Working hours
Away messages that tell clients when you'll reply.
WhatsApp Business for freelancers
WhatsApp Business for freelancers
When clients can message you any time, boundaries matter. A separate business account gives you an off switch.
- Your own business only
- Refund if no SMS
- US · Canada · UK
Quick answer
Freelancers use WhatsApp Business to keep client chats separate from friends and family, show a professional profile and set away messages outside working hours. On Android you can run it next to personal WhatsApp on a dual-SIM phone; on iPhone, WhatsApp Business also runs alongside WhatsApp, each with its own number. Use a second line you'll keep for the business account.
Highlights
Professional profile
Your services, website and portfolio link.
Quick replies
Rates information, availability and onboarding steps.
Separate number
Personal WhatsApp stays personal.
Running two WhatsApps
- WhatsApp Business and WhatsApp can run on the same phone with two numbers.
- A dual-SIM or eSIM phone makes the second line easy.
- Link the business account to your computer with WhatsApp Web.
Getting paid
Send invoices and payment links from your invoicing tool instead of discussing card details in chat.
The number
Use a business number you'll keep. A Noir SMS number can verify a test or trial account of your own business, but the main account belongs on a long-term line, because WhatsApp asks for a new code when you change phones.
Step by step
- Get a second lineAdd an eSIM or second SIM you'll keep.
- Set up WhatsApp BusinessVerify the number and write your profile and away message.
- Set boundariesUse away messages and mute the app outside working hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a second phone?
No, one phone can run WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business with two numbers.
Can I use Telegram instead?
Yes, if your clients do. Telegram supports several accounts per app.
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