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Business Account Has Been Locked – How to Fix It

How to check, understand, and request a review for a WhatsApp Business account restriction from Meta using Chatarmin guidance.

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⚠️ Why You’re Seeing This


Your WhatsApp Business messaging capabilities have been restricted due to activity that does not comply with the WhatsApp Business Terms of Service.

This restriction is applied by Meta and can occur if:

  • Your account violated WhatsApp Business policies

  • Suspicious or unusual activity was detected

  • Your account is under review by Meta


🔍 Check the Restriction on Meta


Step 1 - Open the Restriction Overview

  1. You will see a brief description of the restriction next to the affected phone number.

  2. To find the exact reason, click View details in Business Support Home.

Step 2 – Review the Detailed Violation

  1. In Business Support Home, you will see an overview of your account restriction.

  2. This includes:

    • The type of violation

    • Why the restriction was applied

    • How long the restriction will last

  3. Under “Available for Review”, you can see the specific restriction and click Details to view additional guidance and possible next steps.

Step 3 – Request a Review from Meta

If you believe the restriction is unjustified, you can request a review directly through Meta:

  1. Provide all important information about your account and the restriction.

  2. Include all details so Meta can accurately assess your case.

🚨 Important Notes

  • If your account has been blocked and Meta does not approve your review, Chatarmin cannot lift the restriction.

  • This restriction is enforced by Meta, not Chatarmin.

  • For guidance on what to do if your account is blocked in Chatarmin, see this article: Meta Blocked Account.

  • While restricted, no outgoing messages can be sent via WhatsApp.

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