Official Business Account (Green tick verification)
Steps to get a verified green tick badge for your WhatsApp number.
By default, all WhatsApp API are called a Business account.
The uprgrade to an official Business account comes with a Green tick, which ensures customers that they are engaging with a legitimate business verified by WhatsApp.
Additionally, the name of the business will be displayed even if the customer hasn’t saved the number.
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Eligibility criteria:
Not any business can get a green tick. Meta verifies if your company is popular with the following details and grants a green tick.
Firstly, you need to have WhatsApp API
You need to have a verified Facebook Business Manager account
You need to enable 2-Step verification
It's recommended that you are in Tier 2 or above messaging level.
Your business should have at least 3 organic PR posts on the internet.
Granting a green tick is entirely the decision of Meta. WotNot cannot influence it.
Follow the steps to get a green tick on WhatsApp:
Step 1: Open the WhatsApp manager
Goto your Facebook Business Manager -> WhatsApp accounts -> WhatsApp manager
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Step 2: Submitting the 'Official business account' request
On the WhatsApp manager, goto Account tools -> Phone numbers
Under the 'Official business account' -> Click 'Submit request'
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Submit the required details
Business website
Country of operation
Primary language
Parent company
3 supporting links (Articles, blog posts or independent reviews that show your business is well-known and recognised by consumers.)
Additional supporting information (Add some text explaining why is it important for your company to get a official business account)
After submitting, it will take 7 - 10 days to make a decision. You will be notified by email.
If your request is rejected, you can submit a new request after 30 days.
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