The number must not be in use on any existing WhatsApp app (personal or business). It must be an isolated number to be used only with WhatsApp Cloud API.
6
Phone Number Verification
If you’re adding a new number, Meta will send a verification code via SMS or call.
Meta may take up to 5 business days to approve your WhatsApp Business display name.
You’ll be notified by email once verified.
You can still send messages during this review under limited quota.
If you face any issues during this flow, feel free to reach out to the Wapikit team or join our Slack community.
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