How to Deploy WhatsApp Directly for a GoHighLevel Sub-Account
By Marnix Geerkens. Published 2024-01-12. Updated 2026-06-02.
Agency owners can activate WhatsApp for any sub-account without requiring the client to use Stripe. From the Agency view, open the sub-account in question, find the WhatsApp offer section, and click Deploy WhatsApp Directly. After confirming, the sub-account gains a WhatsApp settings panel where the client can sign up with their Facebook account and complete the number connection.
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Summary. GoHighLevel allows agencies to push WhatsApp access directly to a client sub-account as part of a SaaS offer, bypassing the need for a separate Stripe transaction. Reseller pricing is controlled from the agency Reselling panel, where you set how much to charge over the platform cost. Once deployed, the sub-account shows a WhatsApp section in settings and the client follows the Facebook signup flow to connect their number.
What you will learn
- Deploy WhatsApp to a sub-account without using Stripe
- Set reseller pricing for WhatsApp before activating for clients
- Navigate to the sub-account offer panel to trigger WhatsApp deployment
- Confirm successful activation from inside the sub-account settings
- Guide a client through the Facebook signup step to complete the connection
Steps
Switch to Agency view and open Reselling
Toggle to Agency view using the switcher in GoHighLevel. Go to Reselling on the left sidebar. Here you set the price you charge clients for WhatsApp, which determines your margin. Adjust the reseller amount to match your offer before proceeding.
Open the target sub-account
Go to Sub Accounts, scroll to the client account where you want to activate WhatsApp, and click into it.
Click Deploy WhatsApp Directly
Inside the sub-account settings panel, locate the WhatsApp offer section. Click Deploy WhatsApp Directly and confirm by clicking Pay Now. GoHighLevel activates the feature for that location immediately.
Switch to the sub-account and confirm activation
Click Switch to Sub to enter the client's sub-account view. Go to Settings, then WhatsApp. If the deployment succeeded, you will see the full WhatsApp settings panel including the option to sign up with Facebook.
Complete the Facebook signup to connect the number
Click Sign Up for Facebook inside the WhatsApp settings. Walk through the Meta business verification and phone number connection steps. Once complete, WhatsApp is fully operational for that account.
Tips
- Set your reseller price before deploying to any sub-account. The price visible to the client reflects what you configure in the Reselling panel.
- Including WhatsApp as part of a flat SaaS offer (rather than a per-feature add-on) avoids friction for clients who are not familiar with Stripe.
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Frequently asked questions
Do clients need a Stripe account to get WhatsApp through this method?
No. Deploying directly from the agency panel bypasses Stripe entirely.
Where do I control how much I charge clients for WhatsApp?
In Agency view under Reselling. Set your price there before deploying to any sub-account.
What does the client need to do after WhatsApp is deployed?
They sign up with their Facebook Business account inside Settings, then WhatsApp, to connect their number.
Can I include WhatsApp in a SaaS plan automatically for all new accounts?
Yes. Configure the SaaS plan to include WhatsApp so it activates without a manual deploy step each time.