WhatsApp is experimenting with new way to get banned accounts back

Users can appeal to get their banned accounts back, according to WhatsApp. Before we talk about that, let's talk about why WhatsApp bans accounts.

There are multiple reasons why WhatsApp bans a user's account. The Meta-owned messaging platform uses a combination of machine learning and user reports to make a decision on banning an account. Once reported against, WhatsApp looks into the account before making a decision. WhatsApp can block your account if you create WhatsApp groups via the automated process, or if you use any other version of WhatsApp that has been installed from outside the Play Store and the App Store.

Sometimes, these bans can happen to accounts that don't deserve it. This new feature that WhatsApp might add soon makes sense because it will allow people to appeal the ban action. Redressal of issues is a problem with most social media apps, so this feature will make users feel heard and their issues acknowledged.

If you don't comply with WhatsApp's terms and conditions, your account can be banned. The platform is testing a new method by which users can appeal for a reversal. There was no mechanism for users to take this up until now.

This week WhatsApp has a way to appeal if their accounts are banned, according to WABetaInfo.

WABetaInfo says that users will have to submit some details to WhatsApp that will be investigated by the platform. The reasons why the WhatsApp account was banned will be cross-checked to see if it is legitimate to revoke the ban.

This should be a relief for users whose accounts have been banned by mistake, so they can give them the opportunity to furnish the information and get their accounts activated again.