Prerequisites Checklist
- Facebook Profile: A personal Facebook account (to prove business ownership).
- Brand Website: A live domain name that Meta will link to your WhatsApp Business profile.
- Clean Phone Number: A phone number that does NOT have WhatsApp installed.
- Business Payment Card: A credit card ready to link in Meta Business settings for conversation charges.
Initiate Onboarding
Log into MassivSend. Go to settings or the dashboard, and tap the **"Connect with Meta"** button to start. This triggers a secure Facebook Login popup window.
Choose Portfolios & Accounts
Log in with your Facebook credentials. Choose the **Meta Business Portfolio** that holds your brand assets, and select or create a WhatsApp Business profile.
Set Profile Display Name
Add your official brand display name (what customers will see in chat headers), select your business category, website URL, and contact email.
Submit WhatsApp Number
Type in your phone number. Select **SMS** as your preferred verification channel and proceed to receive the verification OTP code.
SMS OTP Verification
Enter the 6-digit text message code you received from Meta to authenticate ownership of the number and finalize your API activation.
Add Payment Card
Link a credit card to your WABA billing settings inside the Meta Business Suite to guarantee continuous delivery after your first 1,000 free monthly chats.
- Go to Meta Business Suite.
- Select Settings > Billing & Payments.
- Choose WABA profile and click Add Payment Method.
Onboarding Complete
Your official Meta WhatsApp Business API is now connected. You are ready to create message templates, get them approved, and start blasting broadcasts!
