Follow these steps to apply for an Official Business Account (OBA) directly from your WhatsApp Business Manager: 

Log in to WhatsApp Business Manager
Go to https://business.facebook.com and sign in with your Meta Business credentials.


Navigate to Your Phone Number Profile

  • In the left-hand menu, click on Account Tools.

  • Select Phone Numbers.

  • Choose the phone number you'd like to verify.

  • Click on Profile.

Submit an OBA Request

  • In the Official Business Account section, click Submit Request.
  • Ensure all required fields (such as business name, category, contact details, etc.) are accurately completed before submitting.


Make sure to carefully fill out all the required information before you click on Submit Request. If your request for verification gets rejected, you will have to wait for 30 days before attempting to apply again. 

Important note: Once you get a WhatsApp green badge, you won’t be able to change the display name without having to re-apply. Choose your display name with care before starting the application process.

The average response rate for getting a response from WhatsApp is 2-4 business days. You can check the status of your application on the “Direct Support” tab in Meta Business Manager.

Please feel free to get back to us if any further assistance is required.