Hi Everyone, Trisha this side. I have a query Can I use the same number that I had on WhatsApp before for the API?

Hello Trisha, Yes, But there's just one important step before you do that… If your number is currently active on WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business App, you’ll need to delete the account from the app first. That’s because the same number can’t be used in both places at the same time.

Okay, how do I delete my WhatsApp Business account?

**Here's how to do it step by step:** - Open your WhatsApp Business App - Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner - Go to Settings > Account - Tap on Delete my account - Enter the same phone number you're planning to use with the API - Confirm the deletion Once done, the number will be free to connect with the WhatsApp Business API.

Will I lose my chat history or anything else?

**Hi Trisha,** Yes, you can! But since that number is already active on regular WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business, it first needs to be disconnected from the app. **You actually have two options:** - Delete your WhatsApp account (if you’re no longer using that number in the app) - Or, a safer option you can use the “**Change Number**” feature inside WhatsApp to move your account to a new number.

So how do I use the change number option?

**Here’s how to do it:** - Open WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business App - Go to Settings > Account > Change Number - Enter your current number (the one you want to use for API) - Enter your new number (any other number you want to move to) Once done, your original number will be free and you can start setting it up with the WhatsApp Business API

So after I change the number what should I do next for the API?

**Here’s what we’ll need to move ahead:** - The number you just freed up (it shouldn’t be active on WhatsApp anymore) - Your business documents — like GST or PAN - A utility bill or bank statement with your business name on it (for address proof) - A website just make sure it clearly shows your business name and contact details - Your Facebook Business Manager ID. Once you’ve got everything ready, we can move on to the next steps.

Okay, I have all these docs, & now the next setup is?

Can I use the same number that I had on WhatsApp before for the API?

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You can check if your business verification is approved:

Log in to your Facebook Business Manager.
On the left menu, go to Business Settings.
Then click Security Center.
Under the Business Verification section, you’ll see the current status:
If it says Verified, you’re all set!
If it says In Review, that means Meta is still checking your documents.

Trisha

Okay, Thank you

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