Editing Choose a number for WhatsApp (section)

== Step-by-Step Instructions ==
Here’s how to choose your WhatsApp number:

=== Prerequisites ===
To begin, ensure you have:
1. A phone number capable of receiving SMS or calls.
2. Access to your company’s Facebook (Meta) Business Manager Account. Check your access by visiting your Business Manager and logging in at [https://business.facebook.com/business/loginpage].

=== Choosing a Phone Number ===
You have three primary methods for obtaining a phone number to use with WhatsApp:

==== 1. Use a New Number ====
- Buying a new number is the simplest method, as it won’t be linked to any existing WhatsApp account. 
- Options to acquire a new number include:
  * Purchasing a new SIM card from a local carrier such as AT&T or Verizon.
  * Acquiring a digital number from a VoIP provider like Twilio, Google Voice, or Skype.
- Ensure that the purchased number can receive voice calls and SMS for the verification process.
  
==== 2. Migrate a Number in Use on the WhatsApp Business App ====
If you prefer to use an existing number:
- The current WhatsApp account must be deleted before linking it to your WhatsApp Business API account.
- Be aware that you will lose all chat history during this process.
- Important: Export any critical chat histories and back them up before proceeding, as this action is irreversible.

==== 3. Migrate a Number Already Connected to the WhatsApp API with Another Provider ====
- If you are using WhatsApp Business API through another provider, you can migrate that number to ActiveCampaign.
- Contact ActiveCampaign support for assistance with this migration, as any existing chat history will not be retained.