Your business profile

Updated June 2026 4 min read

Your profile is the first thing a customer sees when they open a chat. A complete, trustworthy profile turns a cold number into a brand people feel safe messaging.

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First impression
Profile on chat open
Display name
May need Meta review
Edit from
ChatMitra dashboard
Includes
Logo, hours, website

Your WhatsApp business profile is what customers see when they open a chat with you — your display name, logo, description, category, hours, address and website. A complete profile builds instant trust. In ChatMitra you edit it from the dashboard; the display name may need a short Meta review.

In simple language: Your profile is your shopfront on WhatsApp — the name, logo and details that tell a customer they're in the right place.

Who should read this?

  • New accounts setting up for the first time
  • Owners wanting to look more professional on WhatsApp
  • Anyone whose display name was rejected

When a customer opens a chat with a business, they glance at the profile before typing. A blank one feels like spam; a complete one feels like a real shop. Setting it up takes five minutes.

What’s in your profile

FieldWhy it matters
Display nameYour brand name in the chat header
LogoInstant recognition and trust
DescriptionOne line on what you do
CategoryHelps customers and discovery
HoursSets reply expectations
Address, email, websiteProof you’re a real business

Example: a salon sets the name “Glow Studio”, a logo, “Hair & skin care in Pune”, hours of 10am–8pm, and its website. A new customer sees all that and feels safe booking.

The display name and its review

Your display name is special: Meta usually reviews it. Keep it to your plain business name — no ”🔥 Best Offers” or taglines. Clean names pass quickly; decorated ones get rejected. You can still message customers while a name is under review.

Profile tips that build trust

Blank number → looks like spam
Complete profile → looks like a brand
  • Add a logo — it’s the single biggest trust boost.
  • Set honest hours so customers don’t expect 3am replies.
  • Link your website — it helps trust and verification.
  • Keep the name clean to pass review the first time.

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Related questions people ask

What goes in a WhatsApp business profile?

Your display name, logo, business description, category, hours, address, email and website — everything a customer sees when they open a chat with you.

Why was my WhatsApp display name rejected?

Usually because it contained promotional words, symbols or didn't match your business. Use your plain brand name and resubmit.

Can I change my profile later?

Yes. You can edit most profile details any time from the ChatMitra dashboard; the display name may go through a short Meta review.

Key takeaways

  • Your profile is the customer's first impression — complete it fully.
  • Display name must be your clean brand name (no promos/symbols).
  • Logo, hours and website all build trust and aid verification.
  • Edit it from the ChatMitra dashboard any time.
Published: June 2026 Last reviewed: June 2026 Reviewed by: ChatMitra WhatsApp API Team

Sources: ChatMitra signup

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