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TutorialsIn development4 min read · updated 2026-07-28

Connect your first WhatsApp number

A short walkthrough of the connection flow, verification and the first test message.

Walkthrough

  1. 1

    Free the number

    Delete it from the WhatsApp consumer or Business app if it is in use.

  2. 2

    Channels → Add WhatsApp

    Authorise your Meta Business account when prompted.

  3. 3

    Verify

    Enter the code sent by SMS or voice call.

  4. 4

    Complete the profile

    Display name, category, description and image.

  5. 5

    Test

    Send a message to the number from a personal phone and reply from the inbox.

Test before you announce

Publish the number to customers only after a full round trip works: inbound message, agent reply, template send.

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