Benefits of Official WhatsApp Account
- Increased credibility: The official account badge indicates that your business has been verified by WhatsApp, which can increase trust and credibility with customers.
- Increased visibility: Can help your business stand out from the competition and increase visibility on WhatsApp.
- Use your name instead of your phone number: Allows you to use your business name instead of your phone number on chats. This makes it easier for customers to find you on WhatsApp.
How to get a WhatsApp Green Badge?
WhatsApp Green Badge is not available for all WhatsApp accounts. It is only available for WhatsApp Business accounts that have been verified by WhatsApp.WhatsApp Business API
Requirements
Before you can apply for the green badge verification, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:- Your business must be registered and active in the country where you’re applying for verification.
- Your WhatsApp Business API account must be in good standing with no policy violations.
- Your business must have a complete and accurate profile on WhatsApp Business API, including a profile picture and description.
- Your business on the business manager must already be verified by Facebook.
Process
Once you’ve met the requirements, you can follow these steps to apply for the green badge verification:This process can take a week or more, so make sure to plan ahead. This is a Facebook/WhatsApp process and Hilos has no control over it and cannot speed it up.
- Login to WhatsApp Manager
- Click on Account Tools on the left sidebar
- Choose your phone number and click on the gear icon, then click on Profile
- Submit a request for an Official Business Account (Green tick for WhatsApp Business API)
To increase your chances of getting verified, make sure to provide as much information as possible about your business. Send several links to articles and press releases about your business, that talk as much as possible about your business.
- Make sure to carefully fill out all the required information before you click on Submit Request. If your request for verification gets rejected, you will have to wait for 30 days before attempting to apply again.
Once you get a WhatsApp green badge, you won’t be able to change the display name without having to re-apply. Choose your display name with care before starting the application process.