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# Setting up WhatsApp number in Yazi platform

### P**rerequisites to setup the WhatsApp number**

1. **Meta Business Manager:** You must have "Full Control" access to your company's [Meta Business Manager](https://business.facebook.com/)—this is where you manage your business’s Instagram & Facebook page, WhatsApp account, Ad Manager, and other Meta assets.
2. **SIM Card:** You need a SIM Card that can receive a **SMS** or a phone call. <mark style="background-color:yellow;">**Note that you can't use an existing phone number registered in your WhatsApp Business app**</mark>**.** You will need a separate, dedicated phone number for Yazi to use WhatsApp that you **can receive a call or OTP from.** This is a limitation with WhatsApp’s API.

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## **Steps**

1. Create a Meta Developer account (if you don't have one already): <https://business.facebook.com/settings>
2. Signup in webapp at <https://app.askyazi.com/register>
3. Click 'Create New Organisation'
4. Write your company's name and click 'Create organisation'. This opens a Meta window that will allow you to create the WhatsApp profile

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## Setting Up a WhatsApp API Number via the Embedded Signup Method

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### **Select a Business Portfolio**

**Select a Business Portfolio**

* Navigate to the Business Profile selection screen.
* Choose an existing Business Portfolio or create a new one to add your WhatsApp number.

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### **Create a New WhatsApp Business Account (if applicable)**

* If you don’t already have a WhatsApp Business Account, select "Create a new WhatsApp Business Account" and click **Next**.

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### **Enter Account Details**

* Provide the name of your WhatsApp Business Account (this is the name visible to customers).
* Optionally, add a business website or profile link.

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### C**hoose Business Category**

Select the category that best fits your business from the dropdown menu.

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### **Add Your Phone Number**

Enter the phone number you wish to use, ensuring the correct country code is selected.

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### **Verify Yazi as the Meta Tech Partner**

Confirm Yazi as your Meta-approved technology partner to proceed with setting up the account.

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### **Complete the Setup**

Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to finalise the setup and activate your WhatsApp Business API number.
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