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# Setting up WhatsApp

Setting up a WhatsApp account with QuickReply requires meeting a few mandatory pre-requisites defined by WhatsApp to ensure approval and stable account performance.

1. Verified Meta Business Manager. [Read more here](/overview/messaging-channels/whatsapp/setup-whatsapp/fbm-verification.md)
2. Dedicated phone number (SMS/voice OTP enabled). [Read more here](/overview/messaging-channels/whatsapp/setup-whatsapp/pre-requisites.md#phone-number)
3. Number must not be linked to any WhatsApp account. [Read more here](/overview/messaging-channels/whatsapp/setup-whatsapp/pre-requisites.md#phone-number-deletion)
4. Business must follow WhatsApp Commerce & Messaging Policies. [Read more here](/overview/messaging-channels/whatsapp/setup-whatsapp/pre-requisites.md#compliance-with-whatsapps-policies)
5. Please ensure there are no restrictions to any assets in the Business Manager. Violations may lead to WABA suspension