Connect your WhatsApp Business number to {{brand_name}} to start automating customer conversations, sending broadcasts, and managing all your messaging from one platform. This guide walks you through the complete setup process.---## 1. Open Channel SettingsClick on **“Connect Channel”** to start the setup process.---## 2. Select WhatsApp Business Platform APIChoose **“WhatsApp Business Platform API”** from the available channel options.---## 3. Start WhatsApp ConnectionClick on **“Connect WhatsApp”** to begin the integration process.---## 4. Login to FacebookYou will be redirected to Facebook. Log in with your Facebook account when prompted.---## 5. Select Business ManagerChoose your **Business Manager account** from the list.---## 6. Create WhatsApp Business AccountYou will now be asked to set up a new WhatsApp Business Account:- Create a **new WhatsApp Business Account** - Create a **new WhatsApp Profile** - ⚠️ Do NOT use an existing WhatsApp Business Account ---## 7. Set Account DetailsProvide the required details:- WhatsApp Business Account Name (not visible to customers) - Display Name (visible to customers) - Select the WhatsApp number you want to connect ---## 8. Verify Your Number- You will receive an OTP via SMS or phone call - Enter the OTP to verify your number ---## 9. Grant PermissionsAllow all required permissions for {{brand_name}} to access and manage your WhatsApp Business account.---## 10. Complete Setup- Wait for the process to finish - Click **“Finish”** - The Facebook pop-up will automatically close ---## 11. Select Your WhatsApp Account- Your newly created WhatsApp Business Account will appear in {{brand_name}} - Select that account to proceed ---## 12. Final Confirmation- Check the box confirming you have disabled **2-Step Verification** - Click on **“Connect Number”**---## 13. Account Status- Initial status will show as **Pending** - It will automatically change to **Approved** once Meta completes the review - A daily sending limit of **250 business-initiated messages** is applied initially ---## Notes- Make sure you use a clean and valid WhatsApp number - Do not connect an already active WhatsApp Business setup - Approval time depends on Meta’s verification process ---> 🚀 Once approved, you can start automating conversations, sending campaigns, and managing all WhatsApp communication directly from {{brand_name}}.