๐Ÿ“ WhatsApp Business API Registration India: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

๐Ÿ“ WhatsApp Business API Registration India: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

Sumit SinghSumit Singhยท2026-04-10ยท1 min read
๐Ÿ“ WhatsApp Business API Registration India: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

WhatsApp Business API Registration in India

Covers Meta Business Manager verification, BSP selection, display name approval, and template review.

Step 1: Get Meta Business Manager Verified

Requirements: GST registration, company PAN, bank statement (3 months), utility bill.

Process: business.facebook.com/settings โ†’ Security Center โ†’ Verify Business โ†’ Upload docs โ†’ Wait 3-7 business days.

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Step 2: Choose a BSP

Chatofy handles BSP selection automatically. Registration included in all plans, 15-min guided setup, free onboarding.

Step 3: Submit Display Name

Must match business registration name exactly. Generic names, URL-only, emoji names rejected immediately.

Step 4: Create Message Templates

Marketing (promotions), Utility (confirmations), Authentication (OTPs). Each needs clear purpose, opt-out, accurate variables.

Boost Conversions

Stop losing sales on WhatsApp

Automate your customer interactions, recover abandoned carts, and close deals 24/7 with our official WhatsApp API platform.

Step 5: Configure Webhooks

With Chatofy: no development needed. Webhooks handled automatically. Built-in sandbox for testing.

Timeline

StepTime
Meta verification3-7 business days
Chatofy onboarding15 minutes
Display name approval1-3 business days
Template approval1-5 business days
Full ready1-2 weeks

Common Pitfalls

Document mismatch, incomplete profile, generic display name, wrong website, template time-sensitive language.

Getting Started

Chatofy handles entire registration. Start your free 7-day trial. No card needed.

Sumit Singh

Sumit Singh

Founder, Synbus Solutions & Chatofy

Sumit founded Chatofy to help businesses unlock the full potential of WhatsApp Business API โ€” combining deep technical expertise on Meta's platform with a passion for practical sales automation that actually moves the needle.

Start with a 7-day free trial of Pro.

No credit card. No approval wait. Get your WhatsApp Business API live in minutes.

98%
Messages get opened
vs 22% for email
3 min
Average reply time
customers respond fast on WhatsApp
3x
Higher conversion
vs email and SMS campaigns
175M
People message a business
on WhatsApp every single day