Follow these 6 steps to set up WhatsApp Business in minutes.

1. Download & Open WhatsApp Business and accept the terms and conditions
2. Choose "Use another number".
3. Enter the landline number (without the first 0) and press “Next”
4. This takes you to the SMS screen. Wait 1 minute until “Call me” turns green
5. Click on”Call me”: You will now receive a call, telling you the code
6. Write down the code, or enter it directly in WhatsApp Business

Then fill in your company account with your logo, name, opening hours, address and contact details, and any other information.

In 2022, WhatsApp launched a new feature that allows you to use it on multiple devices at once!

However, there are some limitations to this. For example, it can still only be used on one mobile phone, but you can connect it to four computers or laptops without having to keep your phone connected.

Read more about it in our blog: Use WhatsApp Business on multiple devices at once.

WhatsApp Business is the business version of your private WhatsApp and a separate app. It works almost 100% the same way as you’re used to. The only exception is the extra features you get.

Yes, via WhatsApp Web you can easily use your WhatsApp Business account on your computer or laptop. Or use the WhatsApp Web app!

WhatsApp Business offers the following extra features:

• Labels - label your chats
• Catalogues - advertise your products
• Company profile - add details to your profile, such as your opening hours, address, email and website.
• Messaging tools - set up automatic messages telling your customers that you will respond within half an hour or that you will be closed after 18:00, for instance.

Want to know more about these extra features? Check out our blog: Everything you need to know about WhatsApp Business: costs, benefits and more!

No: you can’t use WhatsApp Business with a 088 number. You can link WhatsApp Business to your 085 number(s) or regional number(s) from Rinkel.