Business Verification allows you to verify that a Facebook Business Manager account is owned by an authentic business. Facebook Business Verification is mandatory for you to get approved for WhatsApp Business API.
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How to get your business verified on Facebook?
Business Verification allows you to verify that a Facebook Business Manager account is owned by an authentic business. Facebook Business Verification is mandatory for you to get approved for WhatsApp Business API.
We have compiled this article to help you get through this process smoothly. Learn more about business verification here.
To apply for Facebook Business Verification, you need to submit valid documents that support the registered business’ legal name, address and phone number. Facebook cross checks with the respective authorities records to validate any information you submit to them. Hence, it is absolutely essential to submit the most up-to-date and correct documents because any discrepancy can lead to rejection or further questions.
The ‘Start Verification’ button in your business verification section will be greyed out unless your business needs access to certain features. If the ‘Start Verification’ button is greyed out, please contact our team for assistance.
We will help you to unlock it and you can continue with the sending of the required documentation from the Security Center of your Facebook Business Manager account.
Now, let’s watch our video tutorial to go through the steps required to submit the application for verifying your business.
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A review of your application by Facebook usually takes about 3 business days but in some cases, it can take up-to a few weeks. If your application has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email. You can also check the status of your application in the Security Center.
You may not receive a confirmation immediately. In case Facebook requires additional documentation, you will receive a notification about it. You will then need to respond to the same support ticket from Facebook and submit necessary documentation.
What are the different categories of template messages?
What you should do in case of a rejection?
- Your verification can be rejected for a couple of reasons. You can always appeal to Facebook’s decision and submit the necessary information to complete your verification.
- For your convenience, you can refer to the Facebook documentation for the top reasons why your Facebook Business Verification might be failing and what you can do to correct it. So before you appeal to Facebook, make sure to check it out so you know what to do for a successful Facebook Business Verification.
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