Get a free Meta test number
Meta provides a free US phone number so you can explore the WhatsApp Business API and test Wadwin before committing your own business number.
What is the free Meta number?
Meta offers a shared test phone number through the WhatsApp Cloud API. It lets you send outbound messages to up to 5 verified recipient numbers during testing. This is the fastest way to explore Wadwin's features — no SIM card, no verification call needed.
Important notes
- Each Meta Business Portfolio can apply for up to 2 free numbers
- This number is for sending messages only — incoming calls and SMS are not supported
- You can only send messages to phone numbers you have pre-verified as test recipients
- Use a verified Meta Business Portfolio to ensure smooth approval
How to get your free number
Open the Wadwin onboarding wizard
Go to Wadwin → Onboarding and select "Get a free number provided by Meta" when choosing your connection method.
Sign in to Facebook and select your Business Portfolio
A Meta pop-up will appear. Sign in with your personal Facebook account that has Full Access rights in your Meta Business Portfolio. Select the correct portfolio and confirm your business details.
Create a WhatsApp Business Account
Choose "Create a WhatsApp Business Account" and give it a name. Then create a WhatsApp Business Profile with a display name and business category.
Select the free Meta number
When prompted to add a phone number, choose the option to use the free number provided by Meta. Meta will assign a US number to your account automatically — no verification call needed.
Add test recipient numbers
In Meta for Developers → your app → WhatsApp → API Setup, add up to 5 phone numbers as test recipients. Each recipient must verify their number with a code sent by Meta.
You can only send messages to these pre-verified numbers while using the free test number.
Enter your credentials in Wadwin
Copy your WABA ID, Phone Number ID, and Access Token from the Meta Developer Portal and paste them into Wadwin's connection form. Click Connect WhatsApp Number to go live.
Ready to go live with your own number?
Once you've tested with the free number and are ready to connect your real business number, follow the full connection guide.
Connect your own number