Many channel owners still ask how to get verified on a WhatsApp Channel. However, the old green checkmark no longer exists. Meta replaced it with a blue verified badge, matching Facebook and Instagram. Consequently, the route to that badge has changed completely.
Key Takeaways
- The WhatsApp badge is now blue, not green.
- Channel verification is not publicly open to everyone yet.
- The described route runs through a verified WhatsApp Business account.
- An active Meta Verified subscription can add the badge to channels.
What the Verified Badge on a WhatsApp Channel Means
The badge tells followers that WhatsApp confirmed the channel’s identity. Therefore, it helps readers trust that your updates are genuine. However, the badge does not boost your reach automatically. Furthermore, it does not raise your messaging limits by itself.
The Current Route to Get Verified on a WhatsApp Channel
WhatsApp’s own create-a-channel guidance says channel verification is not publicly available yet. Instead, the one route it describes is for businesses. Specifically, a verified WhatsApp Business account with an active Meta Verified subscription can add a badge to its channels. A detailed summary of WhatsApp’s Help Center pages on verified channels explains that route clearly.
Step by Step: Create a Verified Channel
1. Open the WhatsApp Business app. Then go to Tools, then Subscriptions.
2. Choose Meta Verified. Next, complete the business verification checks carefully.
3. Open Verified channel. Then select the channel you want badged.
4. Confirm the details. The verified business name becomes the channel name prefix. Additionally, the channel picture matches the business picture.
Depending on your plan, you can badge up to 10 channels. Availability still varies by country, however. Consequently, the option appears only for eligible business accounts.
What If You Do Not See the Option?
First, update WhatsApp Business to the latest version. Next, confirm your business verification is complete. If the option still hides, your account is not eligible yet. Meanwhile, keep publishing consistently and follow the channel rules. Finally, never pay a stranger promising a guaranteed badge.
In short, aim for the blue badge through a verified business account. That official route is slower, but it actually works.
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Hello Meta Team,
I am requesting verification for my WhatsApp Channel. I manage the channel and it is active, regularly updated, and follows all community guidelines. I have a Meta Business Account, and I am interested in obtaining the verified badge (✔️) to increase trust and visibility.
Here is my WhatsApp Channel link:
*https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAj5g9LSmbe1vZ3Am1z*
Please let me know the next steps or any requirements to proceed with verification.
Thank you!
Hello Dilhan,
Thank you for reaching out. We’re glad our guide on WhatsApp Channel verification was useful to you.
We want to clarify that Techmansion.tech is an independent tech media company, and we don’t have a direct connection to the Meta support team. Unfortunately, this means we are unable to review or approve verification requests.
All verification is managed directly by Meta to ensure authenticity. We recommend you review our article again for the steps on how to submit your request through their official platform. You can also find more information on the WhatsApp Help Center.
Hope this helps, and good luck with the verification process!
Sincerely,
The Techmansion Team
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