Tip! Official Business Account is NOT a prerequisite for using WhatsApp Business API.


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**Tip!** Official Business Account is NOT a prerequisite for using WhatsApp Business API.

:::

**To check whether your business is verified:**


1. Go to [Business settings](https://business.facebook.com/settings?blk=true)
2. Click **Security Centre**
3. Find the **Verification** section

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For more information, refer to <https://www.facebook.com/business/help/2058515294227817?id=180505742745347>

**[How to apply for facebook business verification?](https://wati.brainfish.ai/articles/what-are-the-steps-to-get-facebook-business-verification-Vl76mXfa7K)**

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