Onboarding on WhatsApp Business
A step-by-step guide to onboard your first WhatsApp number.
Prerequisites for Onboarding to WhatsApp Business API with Mercuri
Before integrating WhatsApp Business API with Mercuri CX , ensure you have the following requirements ready. This will streamline the onboarding process and help you quickly activate your WhatsApp Business account.
Facebook Business Manager Account: Must be verified. Verify here
Phone Number: During WhatsApp Business onboarding on Mercuri CX, you’ll need to provide a phone number , this can either be a standalone number or one that’s already associated with a WhatsApp Business account
Payment Profile: Have a credit card ready and your business information (e.g., GST Number) to complete the payment setup.
Onboarding Process
Step 1: Start the WhatsApp Business Onboarding
From the Mercuri CX dashboard, go to Settings and select Channels.
Click the Onboard WhatsApp channel button to begin the onboarding process.
You will be redirected to Meta's Embedded Signup flow (powered by Facebook).
Step 2: Create or Link Your WhatsApp Business Account
Log in with Facebook:

Sign in using your Facebook credentials. Ensure you log into the account that manages your business on Meta.

Create or Link Your Business Manager:
If you already have a Business Manager account, select it from the list.
If you don’t have one, click Create New Business and follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 3:Fill in your business information

Enter your business details, including:
Business Name
Business Address
Industry Category
Follow Meta’s prompts to complete the business verification process. (Note: Business verification is required to activate WhatsApp Business API.)
Step 4: Connect your existing WhatsApp Business App or add a new phone number

There are two ways to onboard to the WhatsApp Business API:
Step 5: Configure Messaging
Select a display name for your WhatsApp Business profile (e.g., your business name).
Add a profile picture, business description, and working hours to complete your WhatsApp profile.
Configure automated messaging templates such as:
Order confirmations
Appointment reminders
Support messages
Step 6: Complete Integration with Mercuri
After completing the setup on Meta, you will be redirected back to Mercuri.
Link the verified WhatsApp number to your Mercuri account.
Test your WhatsApp messaging capabilities via the Mercuri Conversations to ensure everything is working correctly.
Step 7: Start Messaging
Use Mercuri’s conversation inbox to send and receive WhatsApp messages with customers.
Automate messages based on CRM triggers or use pre-approved templates for campaigns.
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