Moving from WhatsApp Messenger to WhatsApp Business is fast, easy, and reliable. We recommend that you create a local or a Google Drive backup of your account before you begin the transfer process. Learn how to create a backup in this article.

1. Update WhatsApp Messenger and download WhatsApp Business from the Google Play Store.
2. Open WhatsApp Business.
   • Note: Keep WhatsApp Business open and your phone turned on until the account transfer process is complete.
3. Read the WhatsApp Business Terms of Service. Tap AGREE AND CONTINUE to accept the terms.
4. WhatsApp Business automatically identifies the number you’re using in WhatsApp Messenger. To continue, tap the option with your business number.
5. If the number showing is not the number you want to use, tap USE A DIFFERENT NUMBER and go through the standard verification process.
6. Tap CONTINUE > ALLOW to allow WhatsApp Business to access to your chat history and media.
7. Enter the 6-digit SMS code to verify your number.
8. Create your business profile > tap NEXT.
   • You can continue editing your business profile once your WhatsApp Business account is active.

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• About moving from WhatsApp Messenger to WhatsApp Business