Banned from WhatsApp? Why it happened & solutions

Oct 29, 2022

ET Online

Possible reasons

There may be several reasons why you got banned from WhatsApp and this may be permanent or temporary.

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Spamming

Are you sending bulk messages to unknown numbers, WhatsApp may block your number for spamming those numbers.

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Obscene messages

When a user sends obscene, defamatory and threatening messages to another user, WhatsApp takes action by blocking the number.

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Promotion of violence, fake account

Promoting violence via messages or sending texts through a fake account? Chances are that WhatsApp will take cognisance and ban you.

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How to know when account is banned?

WhatsApp generally sends this message when you are banned: "Your phone number is banned from using WhatsApp. Contact support or help".

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Temporary bans

WhatsApp account are temorarily banned if you are using an unofficial version of WhatsApp, or if you might be harvesting information.

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Total control

WhatsApp has the total control of what it considers as violating it norms and banning of account is entirely in the company's hands.

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How to revive number

If you think your account was banned by mistake, you can email WhatsApp or tap request a review in the app and it may look into your case.

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Slim chances

If your account got permanently banned, there are slim chances that you will get it back again as it totally depends on WhatsApp.

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