Verify Facebook Business Manager
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To ensure your business complies with WhatsApp's requirements and operates within a secure environment, it's essential to verify your Facebook Business Manager (FBM). Below is a step-by-step guide on why this is important and how to complete the process, whether you're starting fresh or already have an FBM account.
Why Do I Need to Verify Facebook Business Manager?
Facebook Business Manager (FBM) verification is a necessary step to:
Authenticate your business identity: It proves that your business is legitimate and meets Facebook’s standards.
Enable official WhatsApp Business features: Verifying FBM is a key requirement to access WhatsApp Official Business Account (OBA), which provides advanced messaging and customer engagement tools.
Ensure compliance with Facebook and WhatsApp’s policies: Verification helps maintain a safe and compliant environment for your business communication.
How to Verify Facebook Business Manager
Follow these steps based on your current situation:
1. If Your FBM Is Already Verified
If your Facebook Business Manager is already verified, you can skip this step and proceed to the next one in the setup process.
2. If You Don’t Have a Facebook Business Manager
You will need to create one. Here’s how:
Go to Facebook Business Manager Navigate to the Facebook Business Manager page.
Create a Business Manager Account
Click Create Account.
Fill in your business details, such as business name, email address, and company information.
Follow the prompts to complete the account creation.
Verification Process After creating your account, you will need to verify your business:
Go to Business Settings > Business Info.
Submit required documents (e.g., business registration, tax information) for verification.
You can continue with the WhatsApp setup, as the Embedded Sign-Up process will guide you through linking this account.
3. If You Have a Facebook Business Manager But It Hasn’t Been Verified
If you already have an FBM account but haven’t completed the verification, follow these steps:
Navigate to Facebook Business Settings Go to your Business Settings in Facebook Business Manager.
Start the Verification Process
In the Business Info section, look for the Verify Now button and follow the instructions to submit the necessary documents for verification.
Documents required may include a business registration certificate, tax information, or proof of physical business address.
Submit and Wait for Confirmation
Once submitted, Facebook will review the documents. This process may take several days.
You can check the status of your verification within the Business Info section.
Click the Link to Start Verification If you’re in the middle of the setup and realize your FBM hasn’t been verified, click here to complete the verification process.
Embedded Sign-Up for Facebook Business Manager
If you’re creating a WhatsApp Official Business Account (OBA), the Embedded Sign-Up process allows you to handle Facebook Business Manager creation and verification during the setup.
When prompted during the sign-up, you will be redirected to Facebook to create a new FBM account or verify an existing one.
Follow the prompts to complete the process and link your WhatsApp account.
What’s Next?
Once your Facebook Business Manager is created and verified, proceed with the WhatsApp Business Account request process. With a verified FBM, you’re one step closer to managing your business communications through WhatsApp Official Business.
For more information, consult Facebook’s help center or contact your account manager for assistance.
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