How to apply for an blue badge
Learn the exact steps to submit an Official Business Account (OBA) request from DoubleTick, including what to include as supporting evidence.
This guide walks you through the exact steps to submit an OBA (blue checkmark) request from DoubleTick, including what to submit as supporting evidence and what happens after you apply.
What's covered
Step-by-step application process
Step 1: Log in to DoubleTick Log in to your DoubleTick account using your registered mobile number and OTP. Once logged in, you'll land on the Home page.
Step 2: Open WhatsApp Manager From DoubleTick From the left-hand navigation panel, click Home. On the top-right corner, you'll see a button called Go to FBM Account — click on it. This will automatically redirect you to the WhatsApp Manager – Overview page within your Meta Business account.
Step 3: Navigate to Your Phone Number in WhatsApp Manager Look at the left-hand panel, click on Account Tools, and select Phone Numbers. Here you'll be able to see your DoubleTick API phone number and the approved display name associated with it — click on either the phone number or the display name to proceed.
Step 4: Open the Profile Section Click on Profile.
Step 5: Submit the OBA Request Scroll to locate Official Business Account and click on Submit Request. You'll now be directed to the OBA application form.
Step 6: Fill in the OBA Application Details
Enter the country of origin — the country where the business is legally registered, which must match your official business documentation. Then add your supporting PR / media links (important): you can submit up to 5 PR or media links, and these should demonstrate that your business is notable and publicly recognized, since only organic, editorial coverage is accepted.
Example of a valid PR link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/astmangal-chains-private-limited/U74999GJ2016PTC094843
This link is valid because it's published by Economic Times, it's not a paid promotion, and it comes from a reputed media source.
Step 7: Submit the Application Once you've added the PR links, click Submit. Your OBA request will now be successfully submitted for review.
What happens after submission?
Your request enters a manual review process
You'll receive an email notification once a decision is made
Review timelines typically range between 48 to 72 hours
If your OBA request is approved
A blue checkmark will appear next to your business name
Your business becomes searchable within WhatsApp
If your request doesn't get approved, that's common and doesn't affect your account — see what to do if your OBA request gets rejected. For DoubleTick users, the Official Business Account request is submitted directly through WhatsApp Manager, which can be accessed using the Go to FBM Account button inside the DoubleTick dashboard. While the submission process is straightforward, approval depends entirely on business notability and public presence, not on platform usage.
Key takeaways
You apply for OBA from within WhatsApp Manager, accessed via DoubleTick's Go to FBM Account button
You can submit up to 5 PR/media links as evidence of notability — only organic editorial coverage counts
Review typically takes 48–72 hours and you're notified by email
Approval depends on brand notability, not on how you use DoubleTick or the API
FAQs
How long does the OBA review take? Typically between 48 and 72 hours. You'll get an email once a decision is made.
Can I submit more than 5 PR links? No, the form accepts a maximum of 5 supporting PR or media links.
Will a paid advertisement or sponsored article help my application? No. Only organic, editorial coverage from reputable media is accepted — paid promotions, sponsored PR, directory listings, and self-published blogs are not.
Where exactly in DoubleTick do I start the OBA application? From the DoubleTick Home page, click Go to FBM Account, which takes you into WhatsApp Manager, where you submit the request under Account Tools > Phone Numbers > Profile > Official Business Account.
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OBA guide Eligibility criteria for blue badge What if your OBA request is rejected?
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