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# Pre-requisites to get started with your own number
To integrate your WhatsApp Business account with Gallabox, you will need to:
### **Authenticate your phone number.**
This can be done through a call or SMS to check if the number is working or not. Your phone number must not be associated with a WhatsApp Business Mobile App or a WhatsApp Business Account hosted by another business service provider at the time of integration.
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Learn more about the [migration ](/~/changes/A8xmww5XU9i8x7QbfPLe/set-up-gallabox-account/migration.md)from another WhatsApp Business Service Provider.
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### **Switch from WhatsApp Business Mobile App (if applicable)**
In case your business has an active WhatsApp account on a mobile device and you would like to use the same number for WhatsApp API, you need to delete the WhatsApp account for that number to connect with the WhatsApp API.
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**Navigate to the WhatsApp app > Settings > Account > Delete my account.**
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If you wish to retain the Business WhatsApp Number, you have to activate a New Phone Number for WhatsApp API.
### **Authenticate with your Facebook Business Account.**
This is recommended to ensure that you can use your existing Facebook Business Account for your business. If you do not have a Facebook Business Account, you can sign up for one while connecting your number.
**Please note that:**
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* You will not be able to use WhatsApp on your phone after integration, and your previous conversation history/contacts will not be migrated to Gallabox.
* If you wish to move back to WhatsApp Business or Individual WhatsApp Mobile App post integrating with Gallabox, you will need to contact [Gallabox support.](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=917825877797\&text=Hi)
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