# Activate Free Trial

If you have your WhatsApp Business Number ready, activate a 7-day free trial for you. 

#### Do not prefer reading? watch the below YouTube Video:

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#### Prefer reading? Follow the below steps:

1. After personalizing your homepage, click on Continue. The pop-up will show the pre-requisites required to connect your WhatsApp Business Number.&#x20;

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If any one of the pre-requisites are not satisfied, you can [explore demo account](https://docs.gallabox.com/get-started/explore-demo-account).&#x20;
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2. If you have all the pre-requisites ready, check the box and click on Continue.&#x20;

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3. Enter the number you would like to connect with WhatsApp API using Gallabox. Click on Next.&#x20;

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Check the box if you are assisted by an Product Expert. If you are doing it on your own, you can click on the video resource to get the step-by-step guidance.&#x20;
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3. In the next step, enter your WhatsApp Display Name. Make sure your display name should adhere to the [guidelines ](https://www.facebook.com/business/help/757569725593362)set by META. Click on 'Connect Number' button.

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4. When you click on Connect Number button, META window will open for you to login. Make sure you have the admin access.&#x20;

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5. If you already have a WhatsApp Business Account, select it. If not,  create your WhatsApp Business Account (WABA).

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6. Check for the WhatsApp Business display name, time zone, website, and add business description. Information provided here will be visible to WhatsApp users under your business profile, it is recommended to double check the information.&#x20;

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7. Enter your WhatsApp Business Number and verify your mobile number using either SMS or phone.&#x20;

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Please wait 3-5 minutes for your account to be created.