Get WhatsApp Business API Free for 30 Days: 10-Minute Setup Guide
In short: You can connect the WhatsApp Business API through Growwup in about 10 minutes and use it free for 30 days, with no credit card. After the trial you pay your Growwup plan plus Meta's WhatsApp message charges.
This video is in Hindi. It covers the requirements, how to get started with Growwup, and an overview of setup and automation. The steps are written out below so you can follow along.
What is the WhatsApp Business API?
The WhatsApp Business API is the version of WhatsApp built for businesses that message customers at scale. Unlike the regular WhatsApp Business app, it supports several team members on one inbox, approved message templates, bulk broadcasts, chatbots and integrations. Read the full overview on our WhatsApp Business API page.
What you need before you start
- A Meta (Facebook) Business account that you can log in to as admin.
- A phone number that can receive an SMS or call for verification. A fresh number is the simplest choice.
- Your business name, website and basic business details, which Meta uses to review your display name.
- A Growwup account. You can start the free trial in a minute.
Setup steps
- Create your Growwup account. Sign up for the 30-day free trial. No credit card is required.
- Connect WhatsApp. Growwup is a Meta Tech Provider, so you link your own WhatsApp Business account through Meta's official onboarding flow.
- Verify your number. Enter the code Meta sends by SMS or call.
- Create a message template. Templates are needed to start conversations with customers. Submit one and wait for Meta's approval.
- Send a test broadcast and set up a chatbot. Try a small broadcast to your own contacts, then build a basic reply flow with the no-code chatbot builder.
The screens can look slightly different over time. The video shows each step live.
What does "free" mean here?
The Growwup trial is free for 30 days. After that, plans start at ₹1,500 per month, or less with yearly billing. WhatsApp conversation charges are separate: Meta sets them, and they depend on the message type and country. See the pricing page for plan details.
What you can do after setup
- Send bulk messages and customer broadcasts.
- Reply automatically with an AI-powered chatbot and agents.
- Manage customer conversations from one chat dashboard with your team.
- Automate workflows and follow-ups. See the chatbot and AI agent page.
FAQ
Is the WhatsApp Business API really free?
You can use Growwup free for 30 days with no credit card. After the trial you pay your Growwup plan (plans start at ₹1,500 per month) plus the WhatsApp message charges set by Meta.
How long does the setup take?
Connecting your account through Growwup takes about 10 minutes if your Meta Business account and phone number are ready. Meta reviews, such as display name approval, can take longer.
Can I use my existing WhatsApp number?
A number that is already active on the WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business app usually needs extra steps before it can be used with the API. A fresh number is the simplest option, and Meta's current rules apply.
Do I need to know coding?
No. The chatbot builder, broadcasts and shared inbox work without code. Developers can also use the REST API and webhooks on higher plans.
Start your free 30-day trial
Connect the WhatsApp Business API in about 10 minutes. No credit card required.