> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.cal.id/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Create New WhatsApp Business Account

No WhatsApp Business account yet? Create one during the Cal ID connection flow.

| Create the account

1. Select **Create a business portfolio**, then **Create a WhatsApp Business account** in the respective fields.
2. Fill in all required fields and save.
3. Once created, your WhatsApp Business account is ready to connect to Cal ID — see [Connect with WhatsApp Business App](https://help.cal.id/en/article/connect-with-whatsapp-business-app-1x90dl7/).

> **Note:** you must verify your Tax ID on Meta to trigger templates.

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