Get Started with the WhatsApp Business API

Updated June 2026 1 min read

Four short reads take you from “what is this?” to “we’re live and taking orders on WhatsApp.” No jargon, real examples, honest pricing.

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The WhatsApp Business API lets a business send and receive WhatsApp messages at scale — broadcasts, automated replies, order updates and support — from software instead of a phone. With ChatMitra you can go live in about 30 minutes, start free, and pay just ₹0.20 per conversation.

New here? Read these four guides in order. Each one is written for busy business owners — short sentences, plain words, and a real example for a shop, a clinic and a large company.

  • What is the WhatsApp Business API? — the simple version, and how it differs from the green WhatsApp app on your phone.
  • WhatsApp Business API pricing, explained — what Meta charges, what ChatMitra charges, and how to keep the bill low.
  • Payments and billing — how you actually pay, top-ups, and what shows up on your invoice.
  • Free trial and getting started — how to try ChatMitra and go live without setup fees.
Published: June 2026 Last reviewed: June 2026 Reviewed by: ChatMitra WhatsApp API Team

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