WhatsApp bans accounts for breaking terms and conditions, and users lack a way to seek account revocations. As the site tests a new appeals process, that might soon change.
Android, iOS Users of WhatsApp Beta Version Can Challenge Bans
WhatsApp has a history of banning accounts for violating its terms and conditions. However, individuals did not previously have a suitable method of appealing a ban on their account or requesting that their account be revoked. As the site is now testing a new procedure where users may appeal if their accounts are blocked, that could soon change.
The upgrade was discovered this week on the WhatsApp beta version for Android and iOS users, according to WABetainfo. Users will be able to utilize this option to challenge the ban on their account.
According to the article, the user would have to provide WhatsApp with a few pieces of information, which the platform will review to determine if the reasons for lifting the restriction are valid. It's possible that WhatsApp accidentally banned someone's account; in such instances, the user will feel relieved and their account will be reactivated.
According to the tip, WhatsApp is presently testing this functionality on the Android platform and plans to roll it out to iOS soon.
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Reason Why WhatsApp Bans Accounts
WhatsApp may ban a user's account for a variety of reasons. In order to take action on certain accounts, WhatsApp combines machine learning and user reporting.
If a user engages in any of these eight actions, the app may ban their account, according to the meta-owned app.
Using someone else's identity to create a bogus account
If the app discovers that you have impersonated someone else by creating an account for them, your account may be banned.
Send too frequent messages to contacts who are not on your contact list
If you send mass messages, auto-messaging, auto-dialing, or other improper communications to someone who is not on your contact list, WhatsApp may prohibit your account.
Using third-party applications like GBWhatsApp, WhatsApp Plus, and WhatsApp Delta
WhatsApp does not allow users to communicate through third-party applications owing to privacy concerns. Therefore if you are using them, uninstall them right away to avoid having your account permanently banned.
Examples of such apps are WhatsApp Delta, GBWhatsApp, WhatsApp Plus, etc. Use WhatsApp's official app to talk only.
WhatsApp may block you if you get too many user blocks.
Even if these folks are on your contact list, WhatsApp will ban your account if they repeatedly block you on the app. WhatsApp may see your account as a source of spam messages or false news if a large number of users ban you on the service.
WhatsApp may deactivate your account if there are too many complaints made about it.
If several people report your account or file complaints against it, your WhatsApp account can be suspended.
If you give people URLs that include malware or phishing
WhatsApp may terminate your account if you distribute harmful phishing links or deliver malicious APK files to Android users.
Sending threats, libelous messages, or pornographic videos on WhatsApp will result in account suspension.
Sending unlawful, offensive, defamatory, threatening, intimidating, harassing, or hateful messages to other users will result in the ban of your WhatsApp account. On WhatsApp, sharing of pornographic videos is also prohibited.
Avoid sharing violent films or fraudulent messages on WhatsApp.
Your account will be suspended if you use WhatsApp to coordinate acts of damage or harassment, put children or others in risk, or promote violent crimes.
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