# 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.

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3. Choose the **Business** option and click on the **Next** button.

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4. Add an **app name, contact email and Business account** to complete creating process.&#x20;

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### 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.

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### 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.

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2. From the opening window you should select **Add phone number.**

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3. **Create a WhatsApp Business profile** - for this you should add **Display name** and **Description,** select the **Timezone** and **Category** from the dropdown menu.

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4. Add the phone number and verify it using the OTP sent by WhatsApp.

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### Add a Webhook

A webhook is required for receiving messages and events:

1. Navigate to **Configure Webhooks.**

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2. Click on the **Edit** button&#x20;

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3. Enter the **Webhook's Callback URL and token** provided by us.

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### 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.

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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 %}

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These credentials are essential for finalizing the integration and ensuring smooth communication between WhatsApp and NovaTalks.


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