How to connect WhatsApp to Facebook Messenger

WhatsApp is presently one of the most popular messaging apps that allow users to text, share media, and call (voice & video calls). WhatsApp Messenger is an American freeware, cross-platform messaging, and voice over IP service owned by Facebook, Inc. Over 2 billion people in 180 countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with loved ones and the good part is that it is FREE.

With the introduction of WhatsApp for Business, it is easier for businesses to connect with customers on the platform.

Another good thing is that you can connect your WhatsApp business account to your Facebook page. You can run Facebook ads that click to WhatsApp. So how do you connect your WhatsApp to your Facebook business page? Let’s find out below.

1. Go to your Facebook page

Go to www.facebook.com, login, and navigate to your Facebook page.

2. Go to settings

Go to settings, look at the left sidebar, below you’ll see a ‘WhatsApp’ tab, click on it.

3. Connect your WhatsApp account

Choose your country code, Enter your WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business number, then check your WhatsApp messages for a confirmation code. Input code and click ‘Confirm’

Conclusion

Here is a simple way to connect your WhatsApp number to your Facebook page.

When you connect your WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business account to Facebook, you can add a WhatsApp button to your Page and create WhatsApp ads to place on Facebook.

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Facebook appears to be testing a new feature that merges Facebook Messenger with WhatsApp allowing users to chat across both apps.

The social network has previously stated it aims to bring Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram closer together.

And according to reliable WhatsApp-watcher WABetaInfo, the tech giant is currently testing out cross-platform chatting.

The update was hidden in the code of Facebook Messenger so WABetaInfo says it’s unclear when this merger of the apps would take place.

‘The integration of WhatsApp into Facebook Messenger isn’t available yet,’ the site explained.

But in the future, the closer integration of the apps would mean any user with a Facebook account could reach friends through WhatsApp without having to download the app.

Facebook Messenger to allow the communication with WhatsApp

First hidden tracks show the possibility to communicate with a WhatsApp user from Facebook Messenger.https://t.co/kxjsPGpDJJ

This feature isn’t available yet.

— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) July 6, 2020

‘This is a very complicated feature and it requires time. We’ve no idea if the plan to merge those services will continue or if it will be abandoned,’ the site wrote.

According to the code found inside Messenger, Facebook is building a database inside the app that can store information from WhatsApp.

‘Facebook can understand if a WhatsApp contact is blocked, sounds of push notifications and the details of a chat,’ WABetaInfo said.

That includes particular information like the phone number of the contact, a message counter, and if the chat is archived. [It cannot understand a message’s] content, members of a specific group and profile pictures of the contact.’

It’s unclear at this stage whether a user (of either service) would be able to step in and actively block the cross-platform communication from happening.

WhatsApp is by far the largest messaging platform in the world with over two billion users.

The plan to bring the services together was first mentioned last year with boss Mark Zuckerberg regarding the integration as a personal project.

At the time it was suggested that all messages sent between the three apps will be encrypted so that only the sender and recipient can see them.

In a statement, Facebook said: ‘We’re working on making more of our messaging products end-to-end encrypted and considering ways to make it easier to reach friends and family across networks.

‘As you would expect, there is a lot of discussion and debate as we begin the long process of figuring out all the details of how this will work.’

The integration could spell big changes for users. Currently, WhatsApp only requires a phone number to set up an account, whereas Facebook requires people to use their real identity.