# How to Set Up WhatsApp Business API in 10 Minutes
**Published: May 2026 | By Botbuzz.in**
Setting up the WhatsApp Business API can be simple with Botbuzz.in. If your business details and phone number are ready, you may complete the basic setup in approximately 10 minutes.
Verification and template approval times may vary depending on Meta.
## What You Need Before Starting
Keep the following information ready:
* A Facebook account with access to your Meta Business Portfolio
* Your business name and contact details
* Your business website, if available
* A valid phone number that can receive an OTP by SMS or voice call
* Access to your business email address
## Step 1: Create Your Botbuzz.in Account
Visit [Botbuzz.in](https://botbuzz.in/) and select **Register**.
Enter your name, business details, email address, and password. Complete email verification if required.
**Estimated time: 2 minutes**
## Step 2: Connect Your Meta Business Account
Open your Botbuzz.in dashboard and select **Embedded Signup**.
Sign in to Facebook and follow the instructions to:
* Select or create a Meta Business Portfolio
* Add your business information
* Create or select a WhatsApp Business Account
* Give the required permissions
Meta may request additional business verification documents in some cases.
**Estimated time: 2–3 minutes**
## Step 3: Connect Your WhatsApp Number
Enter the phone number you want to use with the WhatsApp Business API.
You will receive a verification code through SMS or a voice call. Enter the code to verify your number.
Make sure you can receive the verification code on that number.
**Estimated time: 2 minutes**
## Step 4: Create Your First Message Template
Open **Template Management** from your dashboard.
Create a template for notifications, reminders, customer support, or marketing. You may also customize one of the available templates.
Submit the template to Meta for approval. Approval time can vary.
**Estimated creation time: 2 minutes**
## Step 5: Send Your First Message
After your template is approved:
1. Open **Campaign Management**.
2. Add or select customers who have agreed to receive your messages.
3. Select an approved template.
4. Review the message.
5. Select **Send**.
You have now sent your first WhatsApp Business API message.
## Common Setup Problems
### Business verification is pending
Make sure your submitted business name, address, website, and documents are accurate and consistent.
### OTP was not received
Check whether the number can receive SMS or voice calls. Confirm that the correct country code and phone number were entered.
### Phone number cannot be connected
Check whether the number is already connected to another WhatsApp Business API account. Additional migration steps may be required.
### Message template was rejected
Review Meta’s template guidelines and correct any unclear, misleading, or restricted content. Marketing messages should only be sent to customers who have provided permission.
## What Can You Do After Setup?
After completing the setup, you can:
* Create automated replies for common questions
* Import customers who have opted in to receive messages
* Create marketing and notification campaigns
* Add team members for multi-agent support
* Connect your CRM or other business tools
* Monitor message delivery and campaign performance
## Need Help?
Our support team can help you complete the setup.
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