# Meta Business Account Verification for WhatsApp

Meta Business Account Verification for WhatsApp

### Why Verify Your Business Account?

Until your [business is verified](/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/whatsapp/concepts/accounts-and-verification-levels/meta-business-account-verification-for-whatsapp.md), you'll have limited use of WhatsApp. You will be limited to a maximum of 2 phone numbers and you will start with lower messaging limits.

Once verified, you'll be able to use WhatsApp's complete messaging capabilities.

### Benefits of Verification

**Scale Your Phone Numbers**

* Remove the 2-phone number limit
* Add multiple numbers for different departments

**Professional Display**

* Show your business name instead of phone numbers
* Create professional customer experience
* Required to become eligible for an [official WhatsApp business account](/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/whatsapp/concepts/accounts-and-verification-levels/official-whatsapp-business-account-blue-tick.md)

**Scale Messages Faster**

* Unverified businesses start at 250 conversations in a rolling 24-hour period
* To reach 1,000 conversations, unverified businesses must first send 1,000 delivered messages outside customer service windows to unique phone numbers in a 30-day moving period (using high quality templates) - taking a minimum of 4 days
* Verified businesses start at 1,000 conversations in a rolling 24-hour period
* Both can scale higher from there, but verified businesses start 4x higher

### How to Verify

1. **Access Business Manager**
   * Go to business.facebook.com
   * Navigate to Business Settings > Business Info
2. **Start Verification**
   * Click "Start Verification" in the verification section
   * Choose your verification method (phone, documents, or domain)
3. **Submit Information**
   * Complete all required business details
   * Upload clear, recent business documents
   * Ensure name consistency across all materials
4. **Wait for Approval**
   * Verification takes 1-7 business days
   * You'll receive email updates on status

### After Verification

* Add additional phone numbers as needed
* Start with 4x higher messaging limits immediately
* Monitor template quality ratings for best results
* Access WhatsApp's complete messaging capabilities


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