How to Verify Your Business on Meta (Facebook Business)?
How to Verify Your Business on Meta (Facebook Business)?
Verifying your business on Meta is a critical step to access Meta’s advanced business tools, including the WhatsApp Business API and integration with FlowFlex. Business verification proves that your organization is legitimate and ensures compliance with Meta’s policies.
Why Is It Important?
Required for using WhatsApp Business Platform at scale
Enables access to Meta Business Tools (e.g., WhatsApp messaging, pixel, catalogs)
Confirms your legal identity to Meta
Prevents misuse of sensitive business assets like ad accounts and domains
What You Need Before You Begin
Make sure you have:
A Meta Business Manager account
Your official business name and address
A website domain (recommended for quicker verification)
At least one of the following documents:
Business license or incorporation certificate
Tax certificate (e.g., GST in India)
Utility bill with business name and address
Bank statement (showing business name)
Step-by-Step: How to Verify Your Business
Step 1: Go to Business Settings
Select your business from the dropdown
Step 2: Navigate to Security Center
In the left-hand menu, scroll to Security Center
If your business is eligible for verification, you'll see a Start Verification button
Step 3: Enter Business Details
Enter your legal business name
Add your business address, phone number, and website URL
Make sure these match your legal documents
Step 4: Upload Supporting Documents
Choose the type of verification document you want to upload
Examples:
Government-issued business registration certificate
Recent utility bill with business name
Tax registration certificate
The document must be clear, valid, and match the info provided
Step 5: Verify Domain (Optional but Recommended)
In Brand Safety → Domains, add and verify your domain
You can verify by:
Adding a TXT record to your DNS
Uploading an HTML file to your website
Adding a meta tag in your site’s <head> section
Domain verification helps validate ownership and speeds up the review process.
Step 6: Submit for Review
After filling in all details and uploading documents, click Submit
Meta will review your information and send updates to your registered email
How Long Does It Take?
Most verifications are completed within 1 to 5 business days
If additional information is needed, Meta will notify you with instructions
Common Reasons for Rejection
Mismatched information (business name or address differs from documents)
Blurry or incomplete documents
Expired licenses or bills
Domain not verified properly
Once Approved
You’ll see a “Verified” status in the Security Center
You can now use WhatsApp Business API and other Meta tools via FlowFlex
You'll also unlock features like:
Two-factor authentication
Business app integrations
Advanced audience tools
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