To create credentials for WhatsApp, you need the following Meta assets:
A Meta developer account: A developer account allows you to create and manage Meta apps, including WhatsApp integrations.
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Click Getting Started in the upper-right corner (if the link says My Apps, you’ve already set up a developer account).
Agree to terms and conditions.
Provide a phone number for verification.
Select your occupation or role.
A Meta business portfolio: WhatsApp messaging services require a Meta business portfolio, formerly called a Business Manager account. The UI may still show either option.
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If you already have a Facebook Business account and portfolio, but want a new portfolio, open the business portfolio selector in the left-side menu and select Create a business portfolio.
Enter a Business portfolio name.
Enter your name.
Enter a business email.
Select Submit or Create.
A Meta business app configured with WhatsApp: Once you have a developer account, you will create a Meta business app.
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In the left-side menu, select WhatsApp > API Setup.
Select Generate access token and confirm the access you want to grant.
Copy the Access token and add it to Stigg as the Access Token.
Copy the WhatsApp Business Account ID and add it to Stigg as the Business Account ID.
Refer to Test Business Messaging on WhatsApp for more information on the above steps.Fully verifying and launching your app will take further configuration. Refer to Meta’s Get Started for Tech Providers Steps 5 and beyond for more information. Refer to App Review for more information on the Meta App Review process.
In the left-side menu, select App settings > Basic.
Copy the App ID and enter it as the Client ID within the Stigg credential.
Copy the App Secret and enter it as the Client Secret within the Stigg credential.
Fully verifying and launching your app will take further configuration. Refer to Meta’s Get Started for Tech Providers Steps 5 and beyond for more information. Refer to App Review for more information on the Meta App Review process.