Next, confirm WhatsApp isn’t currently down.

WhatsApp is a great way to connect with family, friends, and even businesses.

But like all apps, it isn’t immune to problems, which you may be encountering right now.

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So why is WhatsApp not working or not connecting on your unit, and how can you fix it?

Related:Internet Connection Not Working?

But if you are having internet trouble, ourinternet troubleshooting tipscan help.

WhatsApp on Down Detector

Although WhatsApp is typically very reliable, every once in a while service outages do happen.

For example, WhatsApp wasdown for two hours globallyin October 2022.

You may also look intoWhatsApp alternatives, likeSignalandTelegram.

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Inactivity refers to the WhatsApp app on your phone not connecting to the company’s servers.

These words of wisdom apply to WhatsApp as well.

Many of the app’s minor issues can be fixed by simply restarting it.

Disable “Set Automatically."

But to do that, you’ll first have to terminate the app properly.

Merely pressing the home button or navigating out of the app doesn’t always end the app.

This will shut down the app.

Single tick on messages on WhatsApp

Now, you’re able to re-open it and hit it one more time.

If it’s working, you are good to go.

Else you’ve got the option to also try restarting your phone.

It’s not the most technical solution in your arsenal, but it just works sometimes.

So it’s worth a try.

All modern operating systems automatically keep track of date and time thanks to an internet-based time server.

We have a nifty guide tochanging the time and date on iPhone.

So if you refuse permission to access this data and features, the app won’t work.

The same can happen if you initially give permissions and rescind later.

you’re free to use our guides onmanaging app permissions on AndroidoriPhoneto ensure WhatsApp has all necessary access.

In such cases,you have likely been blockedby those particular contacts.