Adding a WhatsApp channel in MessageBird

After creating your MessageBird account as indicated in Creating a MessageBird account, you can add a WhatsApp channel.

To add a WhatsApp channel

1. On the menu bar to the left of the Dashboard, click WhatsApp to expand the menu, and then click Install Channel. The WhatsApp Business API wizard appears.

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2. Click Get Started to proceed. In the page that appears, confirm that you have a personal Facebook account and a Facebook Business Account by selecting the checkbox.
   TIP: If you have neither, click Create a new account to create the accounts you need.

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3. Click Next: Phone number to proceed. In the page that appears, confirm that you have a phone number you can use for WhatsApp by selecting the checkbox.
   TIP: If you do not, click Contact support for assistance. You will be directed to MessageBird’s service desk page where you can submit a ticket. MessageBird’s support team will help you from there.

4. Click Next: Channel creation to proceed. In the page that appears, you will be directed to create a WhatsApp business channel using your Facebook Business Manager. The next article, Creating a WhatsApp channel using Facebook Business Manager, will guide you through the steps.