Create the account and app
1
Open Meta for Developers
Go to developers.facebook.com and click Get Started to register.
2
Verify by SMS
Enter your phone number and the SMS code Meta sends. Confirm your contact email to finish registration.
3
Choose a role
Pick your role on the form. If you are unsure, choose Other. The role does not limit WhatsApp features.
4
Create the app
On the developer dashboard, click Create App. Use a name close to your registered business name.
5
Pick the use case and type
Under What do you want your app to do?, select Other. On the next screen, choose Business as the app type and click Next.
6
Link the portfolio
In Business portfolio, select the portfolio you created. Click Create app.