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# How to Change Your WhatsApp Business Display Name

Your WhatsApp Business display name is the name your customers see when you message them. Once your current display name has been approved, you can update it at any time.

### Important Notes Before You Begin

* Your display name must **represent your business, product, service, or department**.
* If you’re using a personal name, make sure it clearly reflects your business (e.g., *“John’s Fitness Coaching”* instead of just *“John”*).
* **Generic terms** (like *“Clothing,” “Food,” or “Delhi”*) or geographical names alone will **not be approved**.
* For test or demo accounts, the name should include a clear association with your business.
* Meta will not approve random or custom names that are unrelated to your business.

### Steps to Change Your Display Name

#### Step 1: Update in Meta WhatsApp Manager

1. Go to [**Meta Business Manager**](https://business.facebook.com/wa/manage) and select your business.
2. From the left-hand menu, open **Account Tools > Phone Number**.
3. Click the **Settings (⚙️) icon**.

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4. Go to the **Profile** tab.
5. Click **Edit** under the **Display Name** section.
6. Enter your **new business name** (must follow Meta’s approval guidelines).

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7. Navigate to the **Two-Step Verification** tab.

* If **Two-step verification** is enabled, turn it **off** before proceeding.

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#### Step 2: Wait for Approval

* Your new display name will go through **Meta’s approval process**.
* You’ll receive an **email confirmation** once your display name is approved and active.

#### Step 3: Re-register in Whautomate

After approval, update your integration in **Whautomate**:

1. Log in to the **Whautomate app**.
2. Go to the **Integration** menu.
3. Click **Edit Setup** under the WhatsApp integration.

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4. Select **Register Phone Number**.
5. Enter a **6-digit random PIN** and proceed.
6. Once registered, your **new display name will reflect immediately**.

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### ⚠️ Important: Re-registration Required

If you change your WhatsApp Business display name, you must **re-register your phone number** in order to continue using the **WhatsApp Cloud API**.

✅ That’s it! Your new display name is now active and visible to customers on WhatsApp.