If the start verification button is disabled or greyed out on your Meta Business Manager account, it's likely because you don't have any apps connected to your account. This is a common issue and can be easily resolved by following these steps:

Step 1: Login to your Meta Business Manager Account

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If you wish to Login using your Facebook or Instagram account, click on the "Log in with XXXXX" button to open a new tab and complete the log in process.

(If you don't have a Meta Business Manager account or Facebook account, you can create one by clicking on "Create an account".)

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Step 2 : Attach Facebook Page with Business Manager Account

1. First, go to 'Pages' on the left. 

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2. Click on Add button, search the facebook page of your business and click on Add.

Note: If you already have a Facebook Page setup, you can skip this step. You should only add/ choose a page of which you are a current admin. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to apply for the Facebook Business Verification. 

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‍Step 3 : Setup Apps

1. Go to Apps on the left and click the 'Add' button. 

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2. Click on Create a new app ID. It will open a new tab.

Note: If you find the 'Create a new App ID' button to be locked. Hover the cursor over it & press the 'Confirm Account' Button to unlock it. (It’s disabled because your business manager account is not verified using phone number.)

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Step 4 : Confirm your Facebook for Developers Account (This is only for New User if you already have one, you can skip it)

1. Click on 'Continue' to confirm the account. 

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2. Select the country code, add your mobile number and click on Send Verification SMS.
Note: You will receive the otp on that number to verify the account.

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3. Next, check the 'I agree' box and click on Confirm Email.

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4. Last, select the best option that describes you. In our case, we selected “Other” and click on "Complete Registration".

Step 5 : Create an App

1. Select the App type that fits your business. In our case, We selected “Business”. 

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2. Once you have selected the app type, click on “Next”. 

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3. Add an App name here. In our case, we added the name as “Fresh Farm”.

Note: This isn't the final App Display Name of your Business. It's the app name associated with your App ID.

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4. Add your email address and click “Create App”.

Important note: You'll be asked to add your Facebook Password. Confirm it & you'll be redirected to another screen. 

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5. Click on  'App Review' on the left and click “Permissions and Features” 

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6. Next, type 'Live Video API' in the search box & click “Request Advanced Access”.

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7. Click on “Continue request”.

Note: You will be redirected to another screen where you can skip the request for App Review.

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Step 6 : Start Verification

To start verification, follow these steps:

1. Go back to "Facebook Business Security Settings" by clicking here. 

2. In the beginning, the "Start Verification" button was not there. Now, you'll now see that the "Start Verification" appears & is clickable.

Click it to begin your Facebook Business Manager Verification process. Refer to our article to know more about verification:

- Before Starting the Verification Process.

- Applying Meta Business Manager Verification.

- Full list of Accepted Documents for Verification.

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