WhatsApp account banned? Here's how to send a review request
Gadgets Now | February 28, 2026 11:40 PM CST
Actions that can get WhatsApp account banned
Some of the examples that can get a WhatsApp account banned:
- Sending spam or bulk messages
- Sharing harmful or illegal content
- Using unofficial information
- Repeated violations of WhatsApp terms and conditions
What happens if your WhatsApp account is banned
You can't access your chat history or backups while your account is banned. You can only access your WhatsApp account backups if the phone number associated with the backup is unbanned.
How to send a review request for banned WhatsApp account
If you believe your account was banned by mistake, go to WhatsApp and tap Request verification. The platform will then investigate the matter. Once the investigation is complete, WhatsApp will respond to you as soon as possible. The company only investigates one phone number per appeal.
You can check the status of your request on WhatsApp. Please note that contacting WhatsApp during the review process or through another user's account will not expedite the review process or affect the decision.
Once your account has been reviewed and WhatsApp team has made a decision, you will receive a notification from WhatsApp and will be able to view the decision on WhatsApp.
Note: Third-party services cannot ban or unban your WhatsApp account. Only WhatsApp can ban or unban a WhatsApp account.
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