WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with over 300 million daily active users, according to a report by 99 firms. The app is used for sending messages, making audio and video calls, and is available for free on various platforms.
However, many users do not realize that the app has specific “Terms of Service” which, if not followed, could result in a temporary or permanent ban on their account. Some steps can be taken to revoke the ban, but it is essential to know what the Terms of Service are in the first place to avoid any penalties.
Reasons for WhatsApp Number Ban
- There are several reasons why whatsapp Bans your account, and some of the most common issues include
- Sending too many messages or spammy content to any contact not in your contact list.
- Using the unofficial or mod versions of WhatsApp.
- Violating Facebook terms and conditions, such as using WhatsApp for illegal purposes.
- Using third-party add-ons to increase WhatsApp functionality may create an issue with banning your account.
Activate a Banned Number
Meta owned WhatsApp enforces bans on users who install third-party, unsupported app versions instead of the official one. This is because the security practices of these unofficial apps cannot be validated, posing a risk to WhatsApp users. However, these bans are usually temporary and can be reversed.
If you are using a third-party messaging app and want to switch to the official app, your temporary ban will generally be lifted. However, if you do not change, you may be permanently banned. You can also backup your chat history on third-party apps before migrating to the official app by taking these measures:
- To back up your GB WhatsApp chats, tap More options > Chats > Back up chats.
- Go to Settings > Storage > Files to access your phone’s files.
- To find the GBWhatsApp folder, tap and hold to select it.
- In the upper right corner, tap More > Rename. Then, rename the folder to “WhatsApp.”
- Download the official app. On the backup found screen, press Restore >Next.
If you use WhatsApp Plus and have saved your chat history, it should automatically transfer to the official WhatsApp app.
Can a Permanent Ban be Retrieved?
A permanent ban could be difficult to undo unless a user is banned by mistake. Therefore, the only option a user has upon facing a permanent ban is to write to customer support and valid state reasons why their account should be unbanned.
WhatsApp users recently reported being unexpectedly charged for being a part of a group when one of the members changed the group’s name to “Child ***.” This problem seems only to impact old users who have been part of the group for a long time, as WhatsApp can detect when a new user is added to a spammy group. However, such activities on the messaging platform will likely result in an irreversible ban for the offending users.