How to avoid a WhatsApp Business ban: quality and opt-in
Meta restricts or bans WhatsApp business numbers mostly because messages were sent without consent, many people blocked or reported the number, banned products were sold, company details were incomplete, or a system was connected repeatedly in a short time. Message only customers who agreed, keep content relevant to them and connect once properly, and the number is much safer.
Common causes
Sending to people who did not agree to messages, or buying a list. Many customers blocking or reporting you. Selling things Meta does not allow, such as gambling, alcohol, weapons, adult goods or loan scams. An incomplete Facebook business portfolio, with no website or page. Getting stuck while connecting and disconnecting and reconnecting again and again, or opening a new portfolio at the last minute. Using a modified version of WhatsApp.
Quality rating
Each number is rated high (green), medium (yellow) or low (red), based on how customers react, such as blocks and reports. If it turns yellow or red, send less and look at which messages upset customers.
Messaging limit
Messages you start (when the customer has not contacted you in the last 24 hours) have a daily limit. It counts different customers, and numbers under the same Meta business portfolio share it. A new account starts with a small limit, and Meta raises it slowly when quality is good and customers reply. When the customer contacts you first and you reply within 24 hours, it does not count toward the limit.
Customer consent (opt in)
The customer gave you their number and knows that your shop will message them. Good ways are the customer messaging you first, a tick box on your website or form, or a sign up in the shop. Ask separately for promotions and for notices. When a customer says stop, stop.
Safer habits
Start with customers who contacted you, with content about what they asked. Do not send the same text to many people at once. With a new or freshly connected number, send little for the first few days. Connect the system by the checklist in "What to prepare before connecting" and do it in one go. If you are already restricted, read "WhatsApp Business number banned or restricted: what to do".
Questions bosses ask
Will bulk messages get me banned?
The risk is low when you send to customers who agreed, use templates approved by Meta and do not send too many at once. Bulk sending to a bought list easily goes wrong.
Does using the official API mean no ban?
The official API follows the same Meta rules. Sending without consent can still get you restricted.
How many blocks cause trouble?
Meta does not publish a number. It looks at overall customer reaction.
How do I raise the messaging limit?
Good quality, customers who reply and complete company details (you can do business verification). Meta reviews and raises it on its own.
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