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# Connect WhatsApp Business App with Coexistence

> Connect WhatsApp Business App with Coexistence in bitbybit by using the current setup path for merchants who want the same number with Cloud API.

Use this page when you want to connect **WhatsApp Business App** through Coexistence.

## Overview

Choose Coexistence when you want to use **WhatsApp Business App** and Cloud API with the same number.

For the short comparison, read [Coexistence vs WhatsApp API](/bitchat/coexistence-vs-whatsapp-api).

## Before you start

* Have an available phone number.
* Install **WhatsApp Business App** on your device.
* Have a **Facebook Business** account ready.

## Steps

1. Open [Integrations](https://app.bitbybit.studio/integrations).
2. Find the Coexistence connection for WhatsApp.
3. Click **Connect to Meta**.
4. If you already have a WhatsApp account available to connect, choose it from **Choose your WhatsApp account to connect**.
5. If not, continue the Meta signup flow to finish the connection.

## What happens next

After the connection is complete, you can use the connected WhatsApp Business App path in supported product areas where that channel is available.

## Related

* [Coexistence vs WhatsApp API](/bitchat/coexistence-vs-whatsapp-api)
* [Choose your WhatsApp Catalog source](/bitchat/how-to-choose-your-whatsapp-catalog-source)
* [Choose a message template for WhatsApp API automation](/bitcrm/how-to-create-a-message-template-for-whatsapp-api-automation)