How to handle a WhatsApp restriction

If WhatsApp shows something like “Your account is restricted right now”, WhatsApp has temporarily limited your number.

In most cases:

  • You can still reply in existing chats

  • You cannot start new chats for a while

  • The restriction is lifted automatically after some time

Why this can happen

This usually happens when WhatsApp detects sending behavior that looks automated, for example:

  • Messages sent too fast, with little or no delay

  • Too many new chats in a short time, especially to unsaved contacts

  • Messages that look very “copy paste”, with no personalization

A lot of the time this comes down to settings. The safest approach is to follow the best practice guidelines: Guidelines for using WhatsApp Blaster

What I can and cannot do

I’m the developer of WhatsApp Blaster, but I do not work at WhatsApp or Meta. I do not have access to their systems, so I cannot lift restrictions from my side.

What to do now

You have two options:

  1. Wait and let WhatsApp lift it automatically

  2. Contact WhatsApp directly from the app Settings, Help, Contact Us

If you try again, go slow

Since the account was flagged already, start carefully.

A safe starting point:

  • Max 100 messages per day

  • Delay 20 to 30 seconds between messages

  • Add an addtional random delay, e.g. 5-10 seconds

  • Prefer sending to saved contacts

  • Personalize messages using placeholders, so it looks like a message typed by a human

Alternative option: Official WhatsApp API

Some users ask about the official WhatsApp Business API. It can be more stable for higher volume, but it has stricter rules and less flexibility.

Example provider info (Twilio): https://www.twilio.com/en-us/messaging/channels/whatsapp

Key limitations you should know

  • Approval required You need a WhatsApp Business account and provider approval.

  • 24-hour messaging window After a person messages you, you usually have a 24-hour window to reply with normal messages. After that, you typically must use message templates.

  • Message templates Outbound messages that start a conversation, or messages outside the 24-hour window, usually require pre-approved templates.

  • Costs Pricing is per message and depends on country and message type.

Conclusion

WhatsApp Blaster can still work fine, even after a restriction, but you need to slow things down and send in a way that looks human. If you stay patient and conservative for a few days, the risk of another restriction drops a lot. If you try to speed things up again, WhatsApp will usually flag the account again.

Please note: I cannot guarantee that your account will not be restricted again. WhatsApp fully controls these restrictions. The guidance on this page is based on patterns I’ve seen from other users and what tends to work best in practice.

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