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    WhatsApp Account Blocked: How to Restore Access in Envoy

    Your WhatsApp Business number has been blocked by Meta. Messages won't send, and you may see a warning in your WhatsApp Business app. Here's how to get back online through Envoy.

    3 min readUpdated 9 Apr 2026
    Temporary BlockPermanent Block
    DurationHours to daysIndefinite
    Can receive messages?SometimesNo
    Envoy channel statusMay still show ConnectedUsually shows Disconnected
    RecoveryWait + follow steps belowAppeal required
    • Linked to inactive/unverified business portfolio. Your number is tied to a Meta Business Portfolio that isn't properly verified. This was the root cause for a customer who had 3 numbers blocked in one month.
    • Sending promotional messages without unsubscribe option. Required by Meta policy
    • Continuously sending to contacts who blocked you. Each send attempt to a blocked contact damages your account further
    • Using AI chatbot responses that violate Meta's AI policy. Meta monitors automated responses for policy compliance

    For Temporary Blocks

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  1. Stop all outbound messaging immediately. In Envoy, pause any active broadcast campaigns
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  2. Wait for the block to lift. Typically 24-72 hours
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  3. Check your quality rating in Meta WhatsApp Manager while you wait
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  4. After the block lifts, warm up the number:
    • Only respond to incoming messages for 7-14 days
    • Keep daily outbound volume under 100 messages
    • Don't resume broadcasts until your quality rating returns to Green

    5. For Permanent Blocks

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  5. In Envoy, back up your chatbot prompts and channel configuration
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  6. File an appeal through Meta Direct Support
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  7. Wait for a response (typically 24-72 hours)
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  8. If the appeal fails, you'll need a new number:
    • Back up messages to Google Cloud from the phone
    • Delete the old WhatsApp account
    • Set up a new number through Envoy's onboarding flow
    • Important: Warm up the new number before sending broadcasts

    9. Reconnecting After a Block Lifts

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  9. Check if your Envoy channel still shows "Connected"
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  10. If disconnected: follow the re-plug procedure
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  11. If connected: send a test message to verify functionality
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  12. Verify the number is linked to an active, verified Meta Business Portfolio (not an old or inactive one)

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