Providers & Routing

Connect Meta Directly

Providers & RoutingUpdated 2026-10-17

Meta Direct connects a WhatsApp number to Meta with no provider in between. You own the Meta account and Meta bills you directly.

What You Need

  • Phone Number ID
  • WABA ID (WhatsApp Business Account ID)
  • A system-user token
  • Your App Secret

Webhook URL and Verify Token

Arino One shows a webhook URL and verify token. Paste both into your Meta app's webhook settings so replies and delivery updates arrive.

Token Health and Reconnect

The sender shows token health. If it turns red, open the sender and paste a new token to reconnect.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open Add SenderGo to Settings → Senders & Numbers → Add Sender and choose Meta Direct.
  2. Enter Your Meta DetailsPaste the Phone Number ID, WABA ID, system-user token and App Secret from your Meta Business account.
  3. Set the WebhookCopy the webhook URL and verify token shown into your Meta app's webhook settings.
  4. Test ConnectionRun Test Connection and check the token health shows green.

Frequently asked

Where Do I Find the Phone Number ID and WABA ID?

In your Meta Business account, on the WhatsApp setup page for your app.

Why Use a System-User Token?

It does not expire like a personal token, so messages keep flowing.

What Does Token Health Mean?

It shows whether Meta still accepts your token. If it turns red, reconnect.

How Do I Reconnect?

Open the sender in Settings → Senders & Numbers, paste a new token and run Test Connection again.

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