> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.novatalks.com.ua/en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.novatalks.com.ua/en/get-started/connecting_messengers/connecting_whatsapp_business.md).
# Connecting Whatsapp Business
To integrate WhatsApp Business with NovaTalks follow the next steps:
### **Create a Facebook Application**
To begin the integration process, you need to create a Facebook application:
1. Visit the [Facebook Developer Console](https://developers.facebook.com/apps/).
2. Click on **Create App** and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Choose the **Business** option and click on the **Next** button.
4. Add an **app name, contact email and Business account** to complete creating process.
### Connect WhatsApp
After setting up your Facebook application:
1. Navigate to **WhatsApp** under the **Add Products to your app** section.
2. Select **Set Up** and follow the integration process.
### Register a Phone Number
To use WhatsApp Business API, you need to register a new phone number.
Follow the registration process in the Facebook Developer Console.
1. Click on the **Start using the API** button.
2. From the opening window you should select **Add phone number.**
3. **Create a WhatsApp Business profile** - for this you should add **Display name** and **Description,** select the **Timezone** and **Category** from the dropdown menu.
4. Add the phone number and verify it using the OTP sent by WhatsApp.
### Add a Webhook
A webhook is required for receiving messages and events:
1. Navigate to **Configure Webhooks.**
2. Click on the **Edit** button
3. Enter the **Webhook's Callback URL and token** provided by us.
### Approve the Company in Facebook Business Manager
To complete the setup:
1. Go to **Facebook Business Manager** and find your business page.
2. To submit your company for approval start verification process.
3. After approving, it sends us **Number ID** and **Company Token**.
{% hint style="warning" %}
Company token will be temporary and will expire in 23 hours.
After confirmation of the company token becomes permanent.
{% endhint %}
These credentials are essential for finalizing the integration and ensuring smooth communication between WhatsApp and NovaTalks.
