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# Register a Co-existing Number

### Requirements 

* [ ] Number Must be on Registered WhatsApp Business App 
* [ ] Old Facebook account
* [ ] 4-5 pages professional website

### How to Register A WhatsApp Business App Number with WhatsApp API 

1. Click on **Connect** to start the process.
2. Log in using **Facebook Business Manager** and click **Continue**.
3. Select your **Business Portfolio** and **WhatsApp Business Account**.
4. Click **Next**.
5. Enter your **WhatsApp Business Phone Number** and click **Next**.
6. Scan the **QR Code** shown on the screen.
7. Allow **Permissions** to import **Contacts & Chat History (last 6 months)** and click **Confirm**.
8. Wait up to **45 Seconds** for the number to connect.
9. Once connected, enter your **WhatsApp Business Account Name** and **Select Time Zone**.
10. click **Next**.
11. Click **Confirm** to complete the setup.
12. Select the **Coexisting Number**, add the **Channel Title**, and choose the **Color Code**.
13. Your **Coexisting WhatsApp Number** is now visible on platform.
14. Click on **WhatsApp icon** and click on **Complete WA BIZ Onboarding**
15. And you **Coexisting WhatsApp Number** is **Successfully Connected to the Panel**. 

#### Video Tutorial -

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