Meta Verified arrives to WhatsApp Business in India: Here's what it is, how it will help
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Meta Verified arrives to WhatsApp Business in India: Here's what it is, how it will help

India TV News  

Meta is rolling out a new feature for its users in India. “And, Meta Verified on WhatsApp is coming to Brazil, India, Indonesia and Colombia so people know when they’re chatting with authentic shops and services,” Zuckerberg announced at the event. The Meta Verified badge on WhatsApp indicates that a business is authentic, providing users with confidence that the business they are engaging with is legitimate. Businesses using Meta Verified receive enhanced account support and can use WhatsApp across multiple devices for their employees,” Meta wrote in a blog post. Meta Verified is a subscription bundle on Instagram and Facebook that provides a verified badge for account authentication using a government ID, proactive account protection, access to account support, and increased visibility and reach.

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