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Creating WhatsApp Profile

Learn how to create a WhatsApp Profile for your WhatsApp business account. This guide covers essential steps to ensure a smooth setup, helping you connect effectively with your customers.


To create a new WhatsApp profile for your business, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp Profiles Screen:
    To begin creating a WhatsApp profile, access the WhatsApp profiles screen by following these steps:

    • Click on the Navigation Icon featuring the Phone icon on your dashboard.
    • Alternatively, navigate to the drawer menu, select WhatsApp Business Account, and then click on WhatsApp Profiles to access the list of all connected profiles.
  2. Add a New WhatsApp Profile:
    Click on the Add Icon located at the bottom right of the WhatsApp Profiles screen.

  3. Enter Your WhatsApp Business Profile Display Name:

    • In the form, enter your business display name (must be at least 3 characters long).
    • Click on the Next button below the display name field.
  4. Enter Phone or Landline Number:

    • In the newly visible card, input the phone or landline number that you want to link to your WhatsApp profile.
    • Click on the Next button below the phone number field.
  5. Choose Verification Method:

    • Select either SMS or Voice Call to verify your phone number.
    • Click on Send OTP and wait a few seconds while Facebook sends an SMS or call to your phone number for verification.
  6. Verify Phone Number:

    • Enter the OTP you receive via SMS or Voice Call to complete the verification of your phone number.
    • Click on Verify code, and if the OTP is correct, your WhatsApp profile will be verified.

Once your phone number is successfully verified, to start messaging, you can enable this WhatsApp profile by following the steps in this guide.

Last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:37 PM IST