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Method 1: Connect a New WhatsApp Business number How to Sign Up With the New WhatsApp Business App Phone Number VerificationMethod 1: Connect a New WhatsApp Business number
How to Sign Up With the New WhatsApp Business App
Step 1: Purchase a Luubu (LC) Phone Number
- Buy aLuubu (LC) phone numberandforward callsto your primary contact number.
Step 2: Start the Signup Process
- Navigate toSettings WhatsApp Set Up a New WhatsApp Number.
Step 3: Continue with Facebook
- Click“Continue with your Facebook account”to proceed
Step 4: Begin the Setup
- Tap“Get Started”to initiate the integration process.
Step 5: Enter Business Details
- Fill in the requiredbusiness informationand click“Next”.
Step 6: Create a WhatsApp Business Account
- Select“Create WhatsApp Business Account”.
Step 7: Confirm Your Selection
- Click “Next” to proceed.
Step 8: Save & Complete Setup
- Click“Save”to apply your settings.
Step 9: Complete the Setup
- Tap“Finish”—yourWhatsApp Business Accountis now successfully integrated!
Phone Number Verification
Step 10: Add & Verify Your Phone Number
- Click“Add Phone Number”and proceed with verification.
Step 11: Choose a Verification Method
•Text Message (SMS):Select this option to receive anOTP via SMS. Navigate to theConversations tabto retrieve the code.
•Phone Call:If selected, you will receive averification callon yourforwarded number.
Step 12: Enter the 6-Digit OTP
- Enter the6-digit OTPreceived via SMS or call to verify your number.
Step 13: Verification Complete!
- YourWhatsApp Business number is now successfully verifiedand ready to use.
Once you migrate a phone number to the WhatsApp Business Platform, you cannot use that number on the WhatsApp Business App concurrently. Your number must be used either on the Business Platform or on the Business App.
Restrictions for WhatsApp Business Sign-Up
When signing up for the WhatsApp Business Platform, businesses must adhere to the following restrictions:
1️⃣ New Phone Number Requirement
- Businesses must use a new phone number for registration, whether onboarding manually or through Embedded Signup.
- Existing numbers that are currently active on WhatsApp or WhatsAp