Connect an official WhatsApp number for calls: Meta requirements

An official line calls through Meta's calling interface on a number connected as official WhatsApp. It is more reliable in status but lives by Meta's rules. Check the following in advance.

ConditionWhat it means
The number is not in coexistence modeA number that stays in the WhatsApp Business app too (coexistence) does not support calls through the official interface. For such a number take our channel or a new number for an official line
A daily messaging limit of 2000 recipientsA new business portfolio starts at 250. You can raise it by verifying the business, or by sending 2000 delivered messages outside the conversation window within 30 days. The limit is shared by the whole portfolio
A payment method on the WhatsApp accountThe company's WhatsApp account at Meta must have a payment method (credit line): Meta bills outgoing calls
Business verificationNot required for calls, but it also helps raise the limit to 2000
  1. Connect the number as official WhatsApp and wait for Meta to approve it.
  2. Check the daily messaging limit in the WhatsApp Business account at Meta, and the payment method.
  3. Turn on calls for the line: «Connect WhatsApp calls» in the line connection. When everything is ready the line shows «Calls connected».
  4. Call the number from another phone and take the call in the browser — incoming calls.

Meta's rules on customer permission and country limits are in Customer permission and Questions and limits. The overall picture is in the Calling API.

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Installing the app and connecting WhatsApp by QR code are free. The line subscription is billed separately.