How to delete your WhatsApp account?
- To apply for WhatsApp Business API, you must use a number that does not have an account on any WhatsApp app. - You can use a phone number that is already registered in the Androi…
Intro
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To apply for WhatsApp Business API, you must use a number that does not have an account on any WhatsApp app.
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You can use a phone number that is already registered in the Android, iPhone, or Business application versions of WhatsApp.
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However, to register this phone number on WhatsApp Business API, you will need to follow the steps below to delete the WhatsApp account associated with that phone number.
Once a phone number is registered on the WhatsApp Business API, it cannot be used for WhatsApp Business or the WhatsApp consumer app. A phone number can be upgraded to the WhatsApp Business API, but not downgraded.
Steps
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Open WhatsApp.
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Android: Tap More options > Settings > Account > Delete my account. IOS: Tap Settings > Account > Delete my account.
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Enter your phone number in full international format and tap DELETE MY ACCOUNT.
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Select a reason (optional) for why you're deleting your account in the dropdown.
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Tap DELETE MY ACCOUNT.
Use Case
WABA Account Registration
- Requires deleting existing WhatsApp account to use the same phone number.
💡 Note: Information from Official WhatsApp documentation: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/guides/phone-number/#migrate