Verifying your Meta Business Manager account: how to stay safe and access key features
Verifying your Meta Business Manager account is essential for building trust, unlocking important features, and protecting your business from security threats. Here’s a simple guide to help you verify your account and keep it secure.
Why verify your Meta Business Manager account?
• Verification is required to access advanced Meta features, such as the WhatsApp Business API and certain developer tools.
• A verified business inspires more trust among customers and partners.
• It helps prevent unauthorized access and ensures only legitimate businesses use Meta’s services.
How to verify your Meta Business Manager account
1. Log in to Meta Business Manager
2. Go to security center
• In the left menu, find and click on “Security Center”.
3. Start verification
• Click on “Start Verification” and follow the on-screen instructions.
• If the button is inactive, you may need to set up a business app or ensure your business information is complete and active.
4. Enter business information
• Fill in your company’s legal name, address, phone number, and website. Make sure these details match your official documents.
5. Add and verify your website
IMPORTANT: The information on your website must match the business details you provide in Meta Business Manager. Inconsistencies can delay or prevent verification. Your website should clearly display:
• Your official business name
• Business address
• Contact phone number and email
• A description of your services or products
• Any required business registration or legal information
This information helps Meta confirm your business’s legitimacy and ensures a smooth verification process.
6. Verify your email and phone number
• Email verification: Meta will send a confirmation email to the address you provide. Open the email and click the verification link to confirm your email address.
• Phone number verification: Meta may send a code via SMS or call to your business phone number. Enter this code in Business Manager to confirm your phone number.
7. Upload required documents
• Provide documents that show your business’s name, address, and phone number. Accepted documents include:
• Business registration
• Commercial register extract
• Operating license
• Certificate of incorporation
• Tax declaration
• If your main document doesn’t have a phone number, upload an additional official document (like a telecom bill) for verification.
8. Wait for approval
• Meta reviews your submission, usually within 48 hours. Once approved, your account will show as “verified” in the Security Center.
Keeping your account safe
• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
• Go to the Security Center and turn on 2FA for all users. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code in addition to your password.
• Set up security alerts
• Activate login notifications to get alerts if your account is accessed from a new device.
• Review team access
• Regularly check who has access to your Business Manager. Remove former employees or agencies who no longer need access.
• Monitor linked devices and apps
• Check which devices and apps are connected to your account, and remove any that are unfamiliar or unnecessary.
• Train your team
• Make sure everyone with access knows how to spot phishing attempts and understands basic security practices.
Conclusion
By following these steps and using Meta’s security tools, you can keep your account safe and ensure uninterrupted access to all the tools your business needs.