The record
Written from the 1 report below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- On Monday evening, a large number of WhatsApp users in India and around the world found their accounts suddenly placed under review without any warning, causing significant inconvenience.
- Users shared complaints on social media about the unexpected lockouts.
- According to some reports, Meta acknowledged the issue and said the process of restoring the affected accounts has begun.
- The report also outlines simple steps users can follow to restore their accounts if they get locked.
What to watch next
- Whether Meta completes restoring all affected accounts
- Whether Meta explains what caused the mass lockouts
- Whether similar unexpected account reviews recur
Coverage1
1 report
Indian-language1
All filed from India
Named India · United States · WhatsApp · Amarta Ujala · Jaagriti Shukla · Meta
The 1 report is listed beside the record.
Ask this story
Answers cite the reports above, or say they can't.