> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://plivo.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# WhatsApp Business Account Verification

> Verify your WhatsApp Business Account is linked with Plivo

Once you’ve linked your WABA account with Plivo, it will be displayed on the Plivo console.

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Verify successful onboarding by navigating to your [Meta Business Account](https://business.facebook.com/settings/whatsapp-business-accounts/) and selecting your Meta account. Under *Business Settings*, click on *WhatsApp Accounts*. Go to the *Partners* tab. You should see Plivo on your Partners list.

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Next, click on the *Settings* tab. You should see ‘PLIVO INC’ listed under payment method.

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If you click [WhatsApp Manager](https://business.facebook.com/wa/manage/phone-numbers/), the number that was onboarded should appear as `connected`. Read more about [managing WhatsApp phone numbers](/messaging/concepts/whatsapp/manage-whatsapp-phonenumbers/).

You can now create WhatsApp templates. Once you already have approved templates, you can [start messaging](/messaging/use-cases/whatsapp/getting-started/send-whatsapp-template/node/).