Today, the WhatsApp application in the lives of users is not indispensable, as it is the first means of personal and professional communication, especially in the Gulf countries that depend on it extensively, but what many people do not know is that some common actions may lead to a prohibition of account on WhatsApp permanently, even without prior warning, due to violating the strict use policies imposed by the Meta to protect privacy and prevent abuse of use.
1. Add people to WhatsApp groups without their consent
This step is a direct violation of the privacy of individuals, if you add people to WhatsApp groups without their permission, you may be reported by users, which leads to your immediate ban on the platform.
2. Send annoying messages or random promotional ads
Refined advertising messages, or what is known as “spam”, is one of the most reasons that lead to the closure of accounts on WhatsApp, and the company deleted more than 7.4 million accounts in just one month due to these violations.
3. Use unofficial WhatsApp copies like GB WhatsApp
Although copies such as GB WhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus offer attractive advantages, their use is contrary to WhatsApp policies, and these applications do not depend on official encryption, which puts your data at risk, and may lead to an automatic prohibition when discovering their use.
4. Restore messages to a large number of users
Sending the same message to many contacts in a short time that is seen as suspicious activity, and WhatsApp systems equipped with artificial intelligence technologies that deal with this behavior as a “automatic movement”, which leads to the suspension of the account temporarily or always.
5. Sharing violating or illegal content
One of the most dangerous reasons that lead to the ban of your account is the circulation of illegal or harmful content, and this includes spreading rumors, incitement, images or clips that violate morals or laws, where WhatsApp takes strict measures that reach the final closure of the account in the event of repetition or complaints.
How to remove the ban on your WhatsApp account if closed?
If your account on WhatsApp suddenly is banned, you can try to restore it by following official steps offered by the company, first, make sure that the ban was not always, as a notice appears within the application that shows the type of ban, and if the ban is temporary, wait until the period ends, but if it is always, then write the support team through the email (Email Protectored), with mentioning your international phone number and explaining the circumstances of the problem clearly, It is also preferable to use the correspondence form within the application itself. Go to Settings> Help> Contact Us, and in some cases, the ban may be reviewed and re -activated the account within 24 to 72 hours if it turns out that there is no significant breach of the policies. Avoid repeating the violating behavior to ensure that your account is not closed again.
How to protect your account on WhatsApp from the ban?
1. Avoid the modified copies of the application, no matter how attractive.
2. Respect the privacy of others and do not add them to groups without permission.
3. What WhatsApp is used in random commercial promotion.
4. See messages before they collectively redirect them.
5. Stay away from publishing the violating or harmful content.