> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.botpenguin.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.botpenguin.com/bots/whatsapp-bot/bot-setup/whatsapp-bot-creation-with-manual-onboarding/register-and-verify-your-whatsapp-number.md).

# Register & Verify your WhatsApp Number

### Before You Begin

* You must have completed the [Create a Meta App](https://help.botpenguin.com/bots/whatsapp-bot/bot-setup/whatsapp-bot-creation-with-manual-onboarding/create-a-meta-app) step.
* Your phone number must not be registered on WhatsApp or the WhatsApp Business App. If it is, remove it from that service first.
* The number must be capable of receiving an SMS or voice call for OTP verification.

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### Step 1: Open the Meta Developer Dashboard

1. Go to [developers.facebook.com](https://developers.facebook.com/).
2. Log in with your developer account credentials.
3. Open the Meta App you created in the previous step.

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### Step 2: Add the WhatsApp Product

1. In the left sidebar of your App Dashboard, click **Add Product**.
2. Find **WhatsApp** in the list of available products.
3. Click **Set Up** next to WhatsApp.

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### Step 3: Navigate to API Setup

1. Once WhatsApp is added, look for the **WhatsApp** section in the left sidebar.
2. A popup will appear, asking to connect to a Business Portfolio (in case not configured yet). Select the Business Portfolio

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3. Click **API Setup** under it.

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### Step 4: Add Your Phone Number

1. In the API Setup page, scroll to **Step 5** on the screen.
2. Click **Add Phone Number**.

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### Step 5: Create Your WhatsApp Business Profile

You will be asked to fill in your WhatsApp Business Profile details. These appear to users when they message your bot.

| Field                    | What to enter                                           |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Display Name**         | Your business name as you want it to appear on WhatsApp |
| **Timezone**             | Your business timezone                                  |
| **Category**             | The category that best describes your business          |
| **Business Description** | A brief description of what your business does          |

Once all fields are filled in, click **Next**.

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### Step 6: Request a Verification Code

1. Enter the phone number you want to register for WhatsApp.
2. Choose whether to receive the verification code via **SMS** or **Voice Call**.

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### Step 7: Verify Your Number

1. Enter the verification code you received.
2. Click **Verify**.

Once verified, your number is registered and visible in your Meta Developer Dashboard.

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### Step 8: Retrieve Your Phone Number ID

After verification, you will need your **Phone Number ID** to complete the BotPenguin setup. Here is how to find it:

1. Under the **Send and receive messages** section, look for the **From** dropdown.
2. Select your verified phone number from the dropdown.
3. Your **Phone Number ID and your WABA ID** will be displayed below the dropdown.

Copy and save this value — you will need it along with your **System User Token** when connecting your bot in BotPenguin.

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💡 For a detailed walkthrough of the Meta Developer Dashboard, refer to the [official Meta Cloud API documentation](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/cloud-api/get-started).
{% endhint %}

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### What's Next

Proceed to the next step:

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[Subscribe WA webhook with BotPenguin](/bots/whatsapp-bot/bot-setup/whatsapp-bot-creation-with-manual-onboarding/subscribe-wa-webhook-with-botpenguin.md)
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### Support

If everything is correct and you are still unable to move forward, write to us at <support@botpenguin.com>. We will respond back within 48 business hours.