WhatsApp verification, the blue tick (once green): requirements and steps
Meta's current conditions for the Official Business Account badge — the tick people call green that now shows blue — the steps to request it in order, and what to do after a denial.
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The short answer
The green tick — blue in Meta's current documentation — is not for sale: you request it for your number from WhatsApp Manager once Meta's five conditions are met: a verified business portfolio, 30 days on the platform, two-step verification, an approved display name, and compliance with the messaging policy. Meta then reviews and decides; if denied, you wait 30 days before a new request.
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The tick next to a business name in WhatsApp is officially an Official Business Account. Many call it the "green tick", while Meta's current documentation describes a blue checkmark beside the name in the contacts view. It is not for sale and nobody can guarantee it: you request it for your number, and Meta reviews the request and decides.
The conditions, as Meta publishes them
- Compliance with the WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy.
- At least 30 days registered on the WhatsApp Business Platform.
- A verified business portfolio: the portfolio that owns the number has passed Business Verification. How verification works.
- Two-step verification enabled on the business phone number.
- An approved display name for the number.
Meta does not grant the badge to business employees, test accounts or WhatsApp Business app numbers. Nor does its current documentation list press coverage among the conditions, whatever many older guides say.
The steps, in order
| # | Step | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verify the business portfolio | Security Center in Meta Business Suite |
| 2 | Connect the number to the WhatsApp API | From the dashboard: WhatsApp tools → numbers → connect a number |
| 3 | Check two-step verification and the display name approval | WhatsApp Manager at Meta |
| 4 | Complete 30 days on the platform | — |
| 5 | Submit the request from the number's page: Profile → Official business account → Submit Request | WhatsApp Manager, or through the API |
After the review you receive a notification telling you whether the number was granted the badge.
When the request is denied
- Wait 30 days. Meta accepts no new request before then, so reapplying weekly achieves nothing.
- Recheck the five conditions one by one: verification, the 30 days, two-step verification, the display name and the policy.
- Use a display name that names your business itself. The display name must be approved by Meta, and a name unrelated to the business is declined.
- Edit your profile if you like. A denial does not stop you editing your business profile while you wait.
Frequently asked
Can I pay for the green tick?
No. Meta does not sell it and nobody can guarantee it. The request is made from WhatsApp Manager and the decision is Meta's alone after review — anyone offering to get you one for a fee is selling you nothing.
Is the tick green or blue?
Meta's current documentation describes a blue checkmark beside the business name in the contacts view. Many people still call it the "green tick" because it used to be green; both mean the same thing: the Official Business Account badge.
Do I need it to send messages?
Not at all. The API works fully without it — broadcasts, automation, OTP, everything. The tick affects trust and how your name appears, not your ability to send.
I was rejected — now what?
Rejection is not final, but Meta requires a 30-day wait before a new request. Use it to recheck the five conditions: a verified business portfolio, 30 days on the platform, two-step verification on the number, an approved display name, and compliance with the messaging policy. A denial does not stop you editing your business profile meanwhile.
What is Meta Verified on WhatsApp, and is it the same badge?
No. Meta Verified is a paid subscription Meta offers businesses in some countries, with a verification badge, impersonation protection, faster support, and more linked devices in the WhatsApp Business app. The Official Business Account badge is a free request for a number on the official API under the conditions on this page, and cannot be bought. The subscription's price and availability vary by country, so check them in the app's settings.
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