How to Add a Phone Number to the WhatsApp Cloud API

The following are steps to add a phone number in Meta.

1. Log in to the Meta developer site.
2. Go to the My Apps tab and select the configured app. Next, click WhatsApp > API Setup
3. On the right, select the Add phone number button.
   
   
   
   
4. Enter the WhatsApp Business display name.
5. Select your Timezone.
6. Choose a Category for your business and provide a Business Description (optional).
7. Click Next to begin the phone number verification process.
   
   
   
   
8. Enter the phone number you wish to add. After entering the number, you can verify it using the OTP sent via text message or phone call. Click Next to proceed.
   
   
   
   
9. Click Next to complete the verification process.