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How to Safely Delete or Deregister a WhatsApp Business Account (WABA)

Before a business phone number can be used on the regular WhatsApp mobile app again, it must be officially deregistered from Cloud API.

Probable Causes

Moving phone number from API back to WhatsApp Business mobile app
Closing down an unused subsidiary WABA

Step-by-Step Resolution

Recommended Fix Protocol:

Send a POST request to /deregister endpoint > Delete the phone number in Meta WhatsApp Manager > Wait 5 minutes before opening WhatsApp mobile app to re-verify.

Technical Example / Code Payload:

curl -X POST 'https://graph.facebook.com/v20.0/{phone-number-id}/deregister' \ -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN'

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reuse the same number later on Cloud API?+

Yes. A number can be migrated back to Cloud API anytime.

What happens to outstanding conversation charges?+

Unbilled conversation charges will be billed on your next monthly Meta invoice.

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