How To Get Started With WhatsApp Business For Free?

Tired of your emails and SMS getting lost in the spam folder?

Even your cold calls are frequently reported or blocked?

You’re not alone — many businesses and startups are going through the same frustration.

As businesses shift toward more direct and personal communication, WhatsApp Business — designed for both SMBs and enterprises alike, has emerged as a game-changer.

If your business is ready to drive results through conversational marketing, then this blog on how to get started with WhatsApp Business can redefine customer engagement and elevate your bottom line

How to Create a WhatsApp Business Account?

1. Requirements to Apply for the FREE WhatsApp Business API

• You need a fresh phone number that isn’t currently registered with any WhatsApp accounts. You can use an old number, but make sure to permanently delete any active WhatsApp account on it. Click here for instructions on how to do that
• To get complete access to WhatsApp Business API, you need to verify your Facebook Business Manager account. Here’s how you do it
• A Business Website is a must to get access to WhatsApp Business API

2. Signup on MyOperator

• Go to the MyOperator Signup Page by clicking the button below
• You can sign up with your Google account or if you use a different business email, fill in the form.

3. Add Personal & Company Details

• Enter important Business details like Company Name, size, industry, billing currency & time zone so that we can customize your experience
• Once done, click on the “Complete Sign Up” button to proceed ahead

4. You’ve now Activated the 7-Day FREE Trial which Includes

• Free WhatsApp Business API Verification
• Free 2000 Monthly Active Users
• Free 50 WhatsApp Conversation Credits to test out the platform & messaging.

5. Click ‘Continue with Facebook’ to apply for FREE WhatsApp Business API

• Click on the “Continue with Facebook” button to start the application process of WhatsApp Business API procurement.
• Make sure you have admin access to the Facebook Business Manager account to continue with the application.

6. Click ‘Get started’

• Click on the ‘Get started’ button to start filling out the WhatsApp Business API procurement application

7. Connect your Facebook account with MyOperator

• On the next screen, read the permissions shared & click ‘Continue’ to connect your Facebook account with MyOperator.

8. Select your Facebook Business Account

• Next, select your Facebook Business Account which you wish to be associated with your WhatsApp Business API Account. 
• Reminding you again to verify this Facebook Business Account to enjoy complete access to WhatsApp Business API.
• After selecting the one, click ‘Continue’.

9. Fill in Legal Business Details

Fill out the WhatsApp Business API Account form carefully with your: 

• Your Legal Company Name
• Business Phone number 
• Business website
• Business email
• Press ‘Continue’ to proceed.

10. Add your Business Address Details

In Embedded Signup, add:

• Business Display Name – This is the name that will be visible to your users. If your Display Name is different from the Legal Name of the company, you can provide a relevant business website to proceed ahead.
• Your Business Category – Add the category that perfectly defines your Business.
• Business Description – Add a suitable description that will be visible to customers when they click your profile button. 
• Complete the Phone Number registration by submitting the Phone Number and triggering the 6-digit code via SMS or Voice. 

*Make sure the number is not registered on any WhatsApp Accounts.

11. Create / Select your WhatsApp Business Account

In the next step, you’ll need to create a new WhatsApp Business Account or set up an existing business account.

*Note – This is not the Display Name you need for your WhatsApp Business API that will be visible to the end users. This is just the name of your WhatsApp Business Account created inside the FB Business Manager. To create a new Business account, add your Business name & Time zone and press ‘Continue’.

12. Create a WhatsApp Business Profile

WhatsApp Display name is the name that will be visible to your users.

If your display name is different from the legal name of the company, you can provide a relevant business website to proceed ahead and establish the relationship between both. There are specific rules you must follow to create this Display Name which you can view in this WhatsApp Display Name Guide

13. Choose the Category & add the Business Description

• Pick the category most relevant for your business & add a suitable description (optional) that will be visible to customers when they click your profile button
• The description can be added/changed anytime in the future as well
• Once you do this, continue to the final step of your WhatsApp Business API application

14. Verify your WhatsApp Business Number

Last, you need to enter the Phone Number on which you need to get the WhatsApp Business API. Make sure the number is connected and able to receive code via SMS or Voice for verification.

After adding your number, press ‘Send Code’. 

Finally, add the code you receive & press ‘Submit’. ‘

15. Your WhatsApp Business API Application is now Under Review

Meta will now show you a screen where you’re ‘ready to chat with people on WhatsApp’ after you’ve successfully applied for WhatsApp Business API.
You’re one step closer to growing your business with MyOperator.

The majority of reviews are completed instantly (within 10 minutes) – only the Display Name can take max. 3-4 hours to get approved

16. Congrats! Your WhatsApp Business API is now live

The change will show in MyOperator Platform where the status of WhatsApp Business API will be showcased as LIVE.
You’re now done with the complete process you need to follow to apply for WhatsApp Business API.