Caution

Not a ban: confirm your number soon

An inactivity lock is not a penalty. WhatsApp asks you to confirm your phone number again as soon as possible. If you do not, the account and all its data may be deleted.

Official timing

Confirm as soon as possible. WhatsApp warns the account and data may be deleted otherwise.

Warn my group

Official on-screen textAccount locked due to inactivity

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What to do now

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Open WhatsApp on the phone with that SIM.
Follow the number confirmation by SMS or call.
Turn on two-step verification once you are in.

Your progress is saved on this device.

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What not to do

Ignoring the notice. Data may be deleted.

Official source

Restricted account

Questions about this case

Is an inactivity lock a ban?

No. It is a request to confirm your number again. Without it, WhatsApp may delete the account and data.

Other kinds of blocks

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Checked against the official Help Center on 2026-10-03