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WhatsApp Business API (Co‑existence) eliminates QR mode entirely. ## 🚫 8. “24‑Hour Restricted Account” (Messaging Block) ## What you may experience Cannot send any messages for 24 hours Cannot rep

Updated Jun 17, 2026

WhatsApp Business API (Co‑existence) eliminates QR mode entirely.

🚫 8. “24‑Hour Restricted Account” (Messaging Block)

What you may experience

Cannot send any messages for 24 hours

Cannot reply customers even manually

All flows/broadcasts blocked temporarily

Why this happens

WhatsApp enforces a temporary block when:

Many users block the number

Too many messages sent in a short time

Messages violate WhatsApp policy

Official Links

Messaging Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/business-messaging-policy

Commerce Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/commerce-policy

What you can do

Stop all automation for 24 hours

Check recent messaging behaviour

Remove repeated template‑like messages

Ensure all contacts opted in

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