# How to create a Meta Business Manager and Ad account?

> In this article we will be highlighting the steps that should be taken to create a Meta BM and an ad account under it. Once the ad account is created…

- Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/getting-started-w-ad-manager/how-to-create-a-meta-business-manager-and-ad-account
- Section: Marketing / Getting Started w/ Ad Manager
- Reading time: 2 min

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In this article we will be highlighting the steps that should be taken to create a Meta BM and an ad account under it. Once the ad account is created, same will be used to connect with Ad Manager and seamlessly publish ad campaigns.

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### **TABLE OF CONTENTS**

-   [Video on how to create a Meta BM](#video-on-how-to-create-a-meta-bm)
-   [Brief summary of the video](#brief-summary-of-the-video)
    -   [What is Meta Business Manager?](#what-is-meta-business-manager)
    -   [Steps to Set Up:](#steps-to-set-up)
    -   [Verifying Your Business:](#verifying-your-business)
    -   [Verifying via Facebook Developer Tools:](#verifying-via-facebook-developer-tools)
    -   [Conclusion:](#conclusion)

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## **Video on how to create a Meta BM**

A short video on how one can create a Meta Business Manager and Ad account under it with the steps on how to do so listed below it.

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## **Brief summary of the video**

This video explains how to create and set up a Meta (formerly Facebook) Business Manager account. Once done, it talks about creating an Ad account within the newly created Business Manager and add a payment method to the ad account.

1.  ### **What is Meta Business Manager?**
    
    -   It’s a tool for managing your business’s Facebook and Instagram pages, ad accounts, and other assets (like pixels) from one place. **You need a personal Facebook account to create a business manager.**
2.  ### **Steps to Set Up:**
    
    -   **Step 1:** Visit [business.facebook.com](https://business.facebook.com) to create an account.
    -   **Step 2:** Use your business name and email when setting up.
    -   **Step 3:** Add your assets like your Facebook Page, Instagram account, and ad accounts. You can also invite team members to help manage.
3.  ### **Verifying Your Business:**
    
    -   To reduce the chance of restrictions or bans, it’s recommended to verify your business. This is different from verifying your Facebook or Instagram page; it verifies that your business is real.
    -   To verify, go to **Business Settings > Business Info**, enter your business details (like legal name and address), and match them with your official documents.
    -   Upload these legal documents to complete the verification process. This makes it easier to recover your account if something goes wrong in the future.
4.  ### **Verifying via Facebook Developer Tools:**
    
    -   If the verification button doesn’t show up immediately, use a workaround by creating a dummy app in Facebook’s developer portal. This will prompt Facebook to ask you to verify your business.
    -   Once verified, your business manager account will be marked as legitimate.
5.  ### **Conclusion:**
    
    -   By verifying your business, you reduce the risk of account issues and can manage your assets more securely. The video also offers a free community for more marketing tips and strategies.

In short: This summary helps you in setting up and securing a Meta Business Manager account, helping you avoid future issues when managing ads or social media assets.

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