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# WhatsApp Official API - Setup business account

**Step 1 :- Click on setup business account.**

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**Step 2 :- Click on Apply for WhatsApp Business API or Continue With Facebook to apply for WhatsApp Business API.**

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**You can see that the account is active.**

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**You can disconnect it by clicking on the disconnect button.**

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