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# Apply For Blue Tick In WhatsApp

Official Business Account (OBA) / BlueTick

* **OBA** is a verified WhatsApp business number that gets a **blue checkmark** beside its name.
* Businesses can apply through **WhatsApp Manager or API**.
* If rejected, you can re-apply after **30 days**.<br>

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#### 📌 **Eligibility Requirements**

* Must follow [**WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy**](https://business.whatsapp.com/policy?fbclid=IwY2xjawP1NZZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUYXliOVFMRmdUVncxTWhGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHggVtLVydRSrmQU_3L2cs5nPDWhoYrERJu9E0nAXDawHPECiVwkDTe0EAYMj_aem_x7B6KDNydkc4bGyOunBDlA).
* Business should be active on the **WhatsApp Business Platform for 30+ days**.
* **Business Verification** must be completed.&#x20;
* **Display Name Approved**.
* **Two-Step Verification Enabled**.
* Brand must be **notable, well-known, and frequently searched**.

#### ⭐ **Notability Rules**

* Strong presence in **trusted news publications** (no paid/promotional articles).
* Approval depends on **display name + phone number**.
* Changing the **display name** after approval may trigger **re-review**.

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#### ❌ **If Request is Denied**

* **No immediate appeal** available.
* Wait **30 days** and apply again.
* You can still update **profile photo, email, website, and description** anytime.

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#### 📝 **How to Apply**

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* Access [**WhatsApp Manager**](https://business.facebook.com/latest/whatsapp_manager/) > **Overview**, and click the business phone number.

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* **Two-Step Verification**. if it isn’t enabled already.

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* Click **Submit Request**.
* Add up to **5 strong media/news links** to prove brand notability.

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