How to get the WhatsApp green tick verification badge
The WhatsApp green tick — officially the 'Official Business Account' badge — is awarded to notable brands at Meta's discretion. It cannot be purchased. To even apply, your business must be verified in Meta Business Manager and your number must be live on the WhatsApp Business API.
This guide walks through the prerequisites and the exact application path, plus the most common rejection reasons.
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Complete Meta Business Verification
Go to Business Manager > Security Center > Start Verification. Upload your business registration certificate, utility bill and a 3-month-old phone bill in the business name. Approval takes 1–7 days.
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Connect a WhatsApp Business API number
Add your WhatsApp number through a BSP and confirm it shows 'Connected' under WhatsApp Manager > Phone Numbers.
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Build your notability evidence
Compile 3–5 links to recent press in mainstream outlets — Forbes, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, Times of India, regional dailies. Brand mentions, awards, and high-traffic Wikipedia pages also help.
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Apply via WhatsApp Manager
Inside WhatsApp Manager > Phone Numbers > Settings > Profile > 'Submit for verification'. Paste your press links and submit. Meta reviews in 2–6 weeks.
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Iterate on rejection
Most first-time rejections cite 'insufficient notability'. Add stronger press, ensure your business name matches Meta records exactly, and resubmit after 30 days.
Pro tips
- → The display name on your WhatsApp profile must match your registered business name.
- → A blue tick on Facebook/Instagram massively boosts approval odds.
- → Yellow tick (no longer offered as of 2024 in most markets) was Meta's lower verification tier — the green tick is the only badge now.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy the green tick?
No. Meta does not sell verification. BSPs offering it are scams.
Does the green tick improve deliverability?
Slightly — verified senders trend higher on quality scoring, but real reply/read rates matter more.
Why was my green tick application rejected?
Most common reasons: weak notability evidence, mismatched business name, or unverified Business Manager.
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