WhatsApp WhatsApp Business Profile API

APIs for managing WhatsApp Business Profile information and settings

Operations 2

GET /{Version}/{Phone-Number-ID}/whatsapp_business_profile Get WhatsApp Business Profile #
POST /{Version}/{Phone-Number-ID}/whatsapp_business_profile Update WhatsApp Business Profile #

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OpenAPI Specification

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openapi: 3.2.0
info:
  title: Meta Graph API - Application Connected Client Businesses…
  version: v23.0
  description: 'API for retrieving connected client businesses associated with a Meta application.


    This endpoint allows applications to retrieve information about businesses that have

    established client connections through the application. This is essential for managing

    business relationships and understanding client business configurations.'
  contact:
    name: Meta Business Platform Team
    url: https://developers.facebook.com/support
  license:
    name: Meta Platform Terms
    url: https://developers.facebook.com/terms
  termsOfService: https://developers.facebook.com/terms
servers:
- url: https://graph.facebook.com
  description: Production Graph API server
- url: https://graph.facebook.com
- url: https://graph.facebook.com
  description: WhatsApp Business Cloud API
- url: https://graph.facebook.com
  description: Meta Graph API production server
tags:
- name: WhatsApp Business Profile
  description: APIs for managing WhatsApp Business Profile information and settings
paths:
  /{Version}/{Phone-Number-ID}/whatsapp_business_profile:
    get:
      summary: Get WhatsApp Business Profile
      description: 'Retrieve comprehensive information about a WhatsApp Business Profile, including

        business details, contact information, and profile settings.


        **Use Cases:**

        - Retrieve current business profile information

        - Check business contact details and settings

        - Verify business vertical and website information

        - Get profile picture URL and about section


        **Rate Limiting:**

        Standard Graph API rate limits apply. Use appropriate retry logic with exponential backoff.


        **Caching:**

        Business profile information can be cached for moderate periods, but should be

        refreshed periodically to ensure accuracy.'
      operationId: getWhatsAppBusinessProfile
      tags:
      - WhatsApp Business Profile
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/UserAgent'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/Authorization'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/ContentType'
      - name: Version
        in: path
        required: true
        description: 'Graph API version to use for this request. Determines the API behavior and available features.

          '
        schema:
          type: string
          pattern: ^v[0-9]+\.[0-9]+$
        example: v23.0
      - name: Phone-Number-ID
        in: path
        required: true
        description: 'Your WhatsApp Business phone number ID. This ID represents the phone number

          status entity and can be obtained from your WhatsApp Business Account phone numbers list.

          '
        schema:
          type: string
          pattern: ^[0-9]+$
        example: '1234567890123456'
      - name: fields
        in: query
        required: false
        description: 'Comma-separated list of fields to include in the response. If not specified,

          default fields will be returned (messaging_product, about, address, description, email, profile_picture_url, websites, vertical).

          Available fields: messaging_product, about, address, description, email, profile_picture_url, websites, vertical

          '
        schema:
          type: string
        example: messaging_product,about,address,description,email,websites,vertical
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Successfully retrieved WhatsApp Business Profile information
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/WhatsAppBusinessProfileResponse'
              examples:
                business_profile_details:
                  summary: Complete business profile information
                  value:
                    data:
                    - business_profile:
                        messaging_product: whatsapp
                        about: Welcome to our business! We provide excellent service.
                        address: 123 Business Street, City, State 12345
                        description: We are a leading provider of quality products and services.
                        email: contact@business.com
                        profile_picture_url: https://pps.whatsapp.net/v/profile_picture_url
                        websites:
                        - https://www.business.com
                        - https://www.facebook.com/business
                        vertical: RESTAURANT
        '400':
          description: Bad Request - Invalid parameters or malformed request
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: 'Invalid parameter: phone_number_id must be a valid numeric string'
                  type: OAuthException
                  code: 100
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
        '401':
          description: Unauthorized - Invalid or missing access token
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: Invalid OAuth access token
                  type: OAuthException
                  code: 190
                  error_subcode: 463
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
        '403':
          description: Forbidden - Insufficient permissions or access denied
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: Your app doesn't have permission to access this WhatsApp Business Profile
                  type: OAuthException
                  code: 200
                  error_subcode: 1349174
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
                  error_user_title: Permission Denied
                  error_user_msg: Your app doesn't have permission to access this resource
        '404':
          description: Not Found - Phone Number ID does not exist or is not accessible
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: WhatsApp Business Profile not found
                  type: GraphMethodException
                  code: 803
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
        '422':
          description: Unprocessable Entity - Request parameters are valid but cannot be processed
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: The requested fields are not available for this profile
                  type: GraphMethodException
                  code: 100
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
        '429':
          description: Too Many Requests - Rate limit exceeded
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: Application request limit reached
                  type: OAuthException
                  code: 4
                  error_subcode: 2446079
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
                  is_transient: true
        '500':
          description: Internal Server Error - Unexpected server error
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: An unexpected error occurred. Please retry your request
                  type: GraphMethodException
                  code: 2
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
                  is_transient: true
      security:
      - bearerAuth: []
    post:
      summary: Update WhatsApp Business Profile
      description: 'Update WhatsApp Business Profile information including business details,

        contact information, and profile settings.


        **Use Cases:**

        - Update business description and contact information

        - Modify business address and website information

        - Change business vertical classification

        - Update profile picture using Resumable Upload API

        - Update profile picture and about section


        **Rate Limiting:**

        Standard Graph API rate limits apply. Use appropriate retry logic with exponential backoff.


        **Profile Picture Updates:**

        To update the profile picture, first use the Resumable Upload API to obtain a

        profile_picture_handle, then include it in the request.'
      operationId: updateWhatsAppBusinessProfileInformation
      tags:
      - WhatsApp Business Profile
      parameters:
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/UserAgent'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/Authorization'
      - $ref: '#/components/parameters/ContentType'
      - name: Version
        in: path
        required: true
        description: 'Graph API version to use for this request. Determines the API behavior and available features.

          '
        schema:
          type: string
          pattern: ^v[0-9]+\.[0-9]+$
        example: v23.0
      - name: Phone-Number-ID
        in: path
        required: true
        description: 'Your WhatsApp Business phone number ID. This ID represents the phone number

          status entity and can be obtained from your WhatsApp Business Account phone numbers list.

          '
        schema:
          type: string
          pattern: ^[0-9]+$
        example: '1234567890123456'
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              $ref: '#/components/schemas/WhatsAppBusinessProfileUpdateRequest'
            examples:
              complete_profile_update:
                summary: Complete business profile update
                value:
                  messaging_product: whatsapp
                  about: Welcome to our business! We provide excellent service.
                  address: 123 Business Street, City, State 12345
                  description: We are a leading provider of quality products and services.
                  email: contact@business.com
                  profile_picture_handle: 4:VGVzdC5wbmc=:aW1hZ2UvanBlZw==:ARat4Mt-L09JON3f30SmDkdyPSuyBkDDYiB4TFXuXISjdgHoNp2b7j882_9Jzr2tPrdKxi92UygyVzTivJiOvmebMpZ6MIjTik3gTyI3ZCQAgQ:e:1659995302:2022308451254161:636685196:ARZf1ftR5N6-qSLtklU
                  websites:
                  - https://www.business.com
                  - https://www.facebook.com/business
                  vertical: RESTAURANT
              minimal_profile_update:
                summary: Minimal business profile update
                value:
                  messaging_product: whatsapp
                  description: Updated business description
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Successfully updated WhatsApp Business Profile
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/WhatsAppBusinessProfileUpdateResponse'
              examples:
                profile_update_success:
                  summary: Successful profile update
                  value:
                    success: true
        '400':
          description: Bad Request - Invalid parameters or malformed request
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: 'Invalid parameter: email must be a valid email address'
                  type: OAuthException
                  code: 100
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
        '401':
          description: Unauthorized - Invalid or missing access token
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: Invalid OAuth access token
                  type: OAuthException
                  code: 190
                  error_subcode: 463
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
        '403':
          description: Forbidden - Insufficient permissions or access denied
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: Your app doesn't have permission to modify this WhatsApp Business Profile
                  type: OAuthException
                  code: 200
                  error_subcode: 1349174
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
                  error_user_title: Permission Denied
                  error_user_msg: Your app doesn't have permission to access this resource
        '404':
          description: Not Found - Phone Number ID does not exist or is not accessible
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: WhatsApp Business Profile not found
                  type: GraphMethodException
                  code: 803
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
        '422':
          description: Unprocessable Entity - Request parameters are valid but cannot be processed
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: The profile picture handle is invalid or expired
                  type: GraphMethodException
                  code: 100
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
        '429':
          description: Too Many Requests - Rate limit exceeded
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: Application request limit reached
                  type: OAuthException
                  code: 4
                  error_subcode: 2446079
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
                  is_transient: true
        '500':
          description: Internal Server Error - Unexpected server error
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/GraphAPIError'
              example:
                error:
                  message: An unexpected error occurred. Please retry your request
                  type: GraphMethodException
                  code: 2
                  fbtrace_id: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
                  is_transient: true
      security:
      - bearerAuth: []
components:
  schemas:
    WhatsAppBusinessVertical:
      type: string
      description: The industry type of the business
      enum:
      - OTHER
      - AUTO
      - BEAUTY
      - APPAREL
      - EDU
      - ENTERTAIN
      - EVENT_PLAN
      - FINANCE
      - GROCERY
      - GOVT
      - HOTEL
      - HEALTH
      - NONPROFIT
      - PROF_SERVICES
      - RETAIL
      - TRAVEL
      - RESTAURANT
      - ALCOHOL
      - ONLINE_GAMBLING
      - PHYSICAL_GAMBLING
      - OTC_DRUGS
      example: RESTAURANT
    WhatsAppBusinessProfileUpdateResponse:
      type: object
      description: Response after updating business profile
      properties:
        success:
          type: boolean
          description: Indicates whether the update was successful
          example: true
    GraphAPIError:
      type: object
      description: Standard Graph API error response
      required:
      - error
      properties:
        error:
          type: object
          required:
          - message
          - type
          - code
          properties:
            message:
              type: string
              description: Human-readable error message
              example: Invalid parameter
            type:
              type: string
              description: Error category type
              example: OAuthException
            code:
              type: integer
              description: Numeric error code
              example: 100
            error_subcode:
              type: integer
              description: More specific error subcode when available
              example: 33
            fbtrace_id:
              type: string
              description: Unique identifier for debugging and support requests with Meta
              example: AXsgnV2Cm3ZMGF3dF_cfYIn
            is_transient:
              type: boolean
              description: Indicates whether this error is temporary and the request should be retried
              example: false
            error_user_title:
              type: string
              description: User-friendly error title for display purposes
              example: Permission Denied
            error_user_msg:
              type: string
              description: User-friendly error message for display purposes
              example: Your app doesn't have permission to access this resource
    WhatsAppBusinessProfileUpdateRequest:
      type: object
      description: Request payload for updating WhatsApp Business Profile
      required:
      - messaging_product
      properties:
        messaging_product:
          type: string
          description: The messaging service used for the request
          enum:
          - whatsapp
          example: whatsapp
        about:
          type: string
          description: The text to display in business profile's About section
          minLength: 1
          maxLength: 139
          example: Welcome to our business! We provide excellent service.
        address:
          type: string
          description: The address of the business
          maxLength: 256
          example: 123 Business Street, City, State 12345
        description:
          type: string
          description: Description of the business
          maxLength: 256
          example: We are a leading provider of quality products and services.
        email:
          type: string
          description: The contact email address of the business
          format: email
          maxLength: 128
          example: contact@business.com
        profile_picture_handle:
          type: string
          description: The handle of the profile picture generated from Resumable Upload API
          example: 4:VGVzdC5wbmc=:aW1hZ2UvanBlZw==:ARat4Mt-L09JON3f30SmDkdyPSuyBkDDYiB4TFXuXISjdgHoNp2b7j882_9Jzr2tPrdKxi92UygyVzTivJiOvmebMpZ6MIjTik3gTyI3ZCQAgQ:e:1659995302:2022308451254161:636685196:ARZf1ftR5N6-qSLtklU
        websites:
          type: array
          description: URLs associated with the business
          maxItems: 2
          items:
            type: string
            format: uri
            maxLength: 256
          example:
          - https://www.business.com
          - https://www.facebook.com/business
        vertical:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/WhatsAppBusinessVertical'
    WhatsAppBusinessProfileResponse:
      type: object
      description: Response containing business profile information
      properties:
        data:
          type: array
          items:
            type: object
            properties:
              business_profile:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/WhatsAppBusinessProfile'
          example:
          - business_profile:
              messaging_product: whatsapp
              about: Welcome to our business! We provide excellent service.
              address: 123 Business Street, City, State 12345
              description: We are a leading provider of quality products and services.
              email: contact@business.com
              profile_picture_url: https://pps.whatsapp.net/v/profile_picture_url
              websites:
              - https://www.business.com
              - https://www.facebook.com/business
              vertical: RESTAURANT
    WhatsAppBusinessProfile:
      type: object
      description: WhatsApp Business Profile information and settings
      required:
      - messaging_product
      properties:
        messaging_product:
          type: string
          description: The messaging service used for the request
          enum:
          - whatsapp
          example: whatsapp
        about:
          type: string
          description: The text to display in business profile's About section
          minLength: 1
          maxLength: 139
          example: Welcome to our business! We provide excellent service.
        address:
          type: string
          description: The address of the business
          maxLength: 256
          example: 123 Business Street, City, State 12345
        description:
          type: string
          description: Description of the business
          maxLength: 256
          example: We are a leading provider of quality products and services.
        email:
          type: string
          description: The contact email address of the business
          format: email
          maxLength: 128
          example: contact@business.com
        profile_picture_url:
          type: string
          description: URL of the business profile picture
          format: uri
          example: https://pps.whatsapp.net/v/profile_picture_url
        websites:
          type: array
          description: URLs associated with the business
          maxItems: 2
          items:
            type: string
            format: uri
            maxLength: 256
          example:
          - https://www.business.com
          - https://www.facebook.com/business
        vertical:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/WhatsAppBusinessVertical'
  parameters:
    UserAgent:
      name: User-Agent
      in: header
      description: The user agent string identifying the client software making the request.
      required: false
      schema:
        type: string
        default: Meta-Business-Messaging-OpenAPI/1.0.0;spec=2025-10-21
        pattern: ^[a-zA-Z0-9\-_]+\/[0-9]+\.[0-9]+\.[0-9]+(;[a-zA-Z0-9\-=\.]+)?(\s+[a-zA-Z0-9\-_]+\/[0-9\-\.]+)?$
        example: Meta-Business-Messaging-OpenAPI/1.0.0;spec=2025-10-21
    Authorization:
      name: Authorization
      in: header
      description: 'Bearer token for API authentication. This should be a valid access token obtained through the appropriate OAuth flow or system user token.

        '
      required: true
      schema:
        type: string
        pattern: ^Bearer\s+[A-Za-z0-9\-_.]+.*$
        example: Bearer EAABwzLixnjYBOzYmNMJJGfHq9DgNh...
    ContentType:
      name: Content-Type
      in: header
      description: Media type of the request body
      required: true
      schema:
        type: string
        enum:
        - application/json
        - application/x-www-form-urlencoded
        - multipart/form-data
        default: application/json
        example: application/json
  securitySchemes:
    bearerAuth:
      type: http
      scheme: bearer
      bearerFormat: JWT
      description: 'System user access token with whatsapp_business_management permission. Format: Bearer YOUR_SYSTEM_USER_ACCESS_TOKEN

        '