How to apply for green tick?

Eligibility Criteria

Your business must be a well-known, notable brand.
You should be using the WhatsApp Business API (not just the Business App).
Your Facebook Business Manager must be verified.
Your phone number must be connected to WhatsApp API.
Your business should have at least 5 PR or media links which should be Organic

Pre-checks Before Applying for the Green Tick if your API is live.

1️⃣ API Status – The WhatsApp Business API should be active and not disabled.

2️⃣ Display Name Approval – Your business display name must be approved by Meta.

3️⃣ Messaging Tier – Your WhatsApp account should be at Tier 1 (1,000 messages or above).

Meeting these requirements increases the chances of approval. 🚀

Steps to apply for Green tick:

Go to Facebook business manager account
Go to WhatsApp accounts under Facebook business manager account.
select the WABA for which you want to apply for Green tick.
Go to settings option of the WABA & click on WhatsApp manager.
click on settings icon & select the profile option
Under official business account option , click on submit request option.
Enter the details about the business for which you are applying along with Organic PR articles.

Tips to Increase Approval Chances

✅ Have a strong online presence (website, social media, news articles)

✅ Use consistent branding across platforms

✅ Be a recognized brand in your industry

FAQs:

Can I use my WhatsApp Business API account without the WhatsApp Green tick?

Yes, you can use your WhatsApp Business API Account without the WhatsApp Green tick. The green tick doesn’t affect the functionalities and benefits you get with the API.

The WhatsApp Green Tick is an additional benefit of the WhatsApp Business API that adds a layer of trust to your brand, making you more reachable!

Which Brands can't apply for WhatsApp Green Tick Verification?

WhatsApp restricts brands dealing with products/ services to apply for the official WhatsApp Business Badge.

If your brand deals with any of the following products/ services including:

Drugs
Tobacco Products
Betting/ Gambling Businesses
Alcohol Distributors
Weapons & ammunition Businesses
Live animals trading
Adult Products/ Services
Medical/ Healthcare Products
Dating Platforms
Cryptocurrency Platforms

Then, you can't apply for WhatsApp Green Tick Verification!

Is WhatsApp Green Tick Verification really necessary for your Business?

WhatsApp Green Tick doesn't affect your ability to use your WhatsApp Business API account. While it certainly adds to your business credibility, you don't get any additional features & advantages on getting the Green Tick on WhatsApp.

Features are the same for both Verified & Unverified WhatsApp Business API accounts. You can still Broadcast to as many people as you want & use your WhatsApp Business API account normally.

To read more on this, check out our blog on if WhatsApp Green Tick is really necessary for your Business.