Sometimes you may accidentally delete your WhatsApp or regret your action. So, can we recover such deleted WhatsApp account in such a case?
If you want a short answer, then yes, you can recover your WhatsApp account quickly if you haven’t deleted it permanently.
Do remember that recovering a WhatsApp and recovering accounts with all old messages and contacts are different things. Even if you delete your account permanently, you can quickly retrieve it; however, you cannot recover old messages in such cases.
Well, there are still some third-party apps that might help you recover your messages. We’ll show you how in this article, so stick with us.
This tutorial will go over how to recover a deleted WhatsApp account in various situations. Meanwhile, you can also learn to hide your online status in WhatsApp if you want.
Permanently vs Temporarily Deleting WhatsApp Account
Before discussing the account recovery process, you first must distinguish between permanently and temporarily deleting your WhatsApp.
When you delete your account from the application settings, you will permanently remove it from its server.
In such a case, you will remove messages, contacts, groups, and any backups in iCloud (iOS) or Google Drive (Android) in your WhatsApp.
Since permanently deleting your account will also remove your backups, it is tough to recover.
However, temporarily deleting WhatsApp means deactivating your account for a while. For example, if you uninstall your WhatsApp, force stop the application, clear data, and so on, you only go offline temporarily.
In such situations, you can quickly recover your account if you have a backup.
Additionally, you can still recover your account if you forgot to back up in iCloud or Google Drive. It’s because WhatsApp automatically keeps a seven-day local backup.
So, in case you accidentally deleted your WhatsApp app or are using another Smartphone, we will show you an easy process to recover your account along with all your data (up to the date of backup).
Note: It is always a good idea to keep a daily backup so that you won’t encounter any issues when deleting, deactivating, or changing your WhatsApp phone numbers while keeping all chats.
How do you Recover Deleted WhatsApp Account?
Recovering a deleted WhatsApp is simple, but recovering an account with all of your previous chats is difficult, especially if you don’t have a backup.
Furthermore, if you delete your account permanently, including all backups, there is no guaranteed way to recover it. You can try some methods, but we cannot ensure you will recover your account.
However, some people lose their accounts due to app glitches or server issues. In such cases, WhatsApp will, most of the time, restore your account if you file a report.
Here, we’ve covered recovery methods for temporarily and permanently deleting your WhatsApp account. You can test each one to determine which one suits you the best.
Case 1: Temporarily Deleted WhatsApp Account
If you have deactivated your WhatsApp account temporarily, then it is effortless to recover your WhatsApp from your backup.
Here are some methods you can use in case you accidentally delete WhatsApp, uninstall the app, clear data, or lose your account due to an update glitch from WhatsApp.
Note: Remember that when you restore your WhatsApp from a backup, you will only be able to recover chats up to the date of the backups. Hence, you should keep a daily backup.
1. Recover a Deleted WhatsApp Account from Backups
If you have a backup of your account on iCloud (iOS) or Google Drive (Android), you can quickly recover your WhatsApp and all old messages.
Follow the steps below to restore a deleted account from backups.
1. To begin, download and reinstall the WhatsApp application from Play Store (Android) or Apple Store (iPhone).
2. After you reinstall the app, you can type in your phone number and verify it.
After verifying, give WhatsApp all the necessary permission like Files, Media, Contacts, etc. Permission is required to recover all your previous chats.
3. Next, WhatsApp will automatically look for any backup available on your Drive or iCloud. You can tap the “Restore” button after you get a prompt message.
You will now recover all your contacts, groups, and chats up to the backup date on your account.
If WhatsApp cannot locate the backup in your account and you are sure that you have a backup, then you don’t need to panic. WhatsApp may not find such a backup for various reasons.
In such cases, you can uninstall WhatsApp. Next, see if your Gmail or Apple Id works properly on your device.
Now, you can install the application again, and WhatsApp will prompt you to recover your account from your backup.
2. Recover a Deleted WhatsApp Account from Its Support
Sometimes, you may lose your account without any warning. It can happen due to an update bug or a server error.
So, if you want to recover a lost account, even if you did nothing wrong, we recommend contacting the WhatsApp support team.
To contact the support team, tap three dots from the top right and select “Settings” on your WhatsApp account. Next, select the “Help” option and “Contact us.” You can now type your problems in detail on the next page.
Note: You can use the same process on a desktop web browser to get help from WhatsApp in case you use a computer or laptop.
Now, tap “Next” from the lower right corner and select the “Send my questions to WhatsApp Support” option from below.
You can now chat with WhatsApp Support in a separate chat box to further clarify your issue. You will quickly recover your account if it were not your fault.
Additionally, you can also go to the “Contact WhatsApp” page from your PC (Windows or Mac) and report your problem there. To regain access to your account, you must provide your phone number, email address, and details about your situation.
This method is only helpful if you lose your account due to issues with WhatsApp itself. If the problem is with you or your device, there is no guarantee that you will be able to recover.
Case 2: Permanently Deleted WhatsApp Account
If you permanently delete your WhatsApp account, it is impossible to recover your previous data. But you can still create a new account with that same phone number.
Remember, when you delete your WhatsApp from the application, you also delete your backups in Google Drive or iCloud. That’s why you will still lose all your chats and contacts even if you keep a backup before deleting your account.
There are some third-party apps like FoneDog (PC), Mobile trans (Android or iOS), and others that promise to recover your lost WhatsApp data. However, it is still impossible to recover data that has already been deleted from your device and the WhatsApp server.
Hence, you should back up your WhatsApp data on this recovery app before deleting your account so that you can recover it later.
We suggest you be careful when deleting your account, and the next time you delete it, read the instructions carefully.
Though you won’t get your previous chats back after deleting your account, you can still use that same number to reopen your account quickly.
Case 3: Recover WhatsApp Account from Lost or Stolen Phone
If you are trying to recover your WhatsApp because you lose your mobile phone, we first suggest you temporarily disable your account.
To do this, you can contact your network provider and tell them you lost your number. They will help you lock your previous SIM card.
After that, you can email the WhatsApp support team with the phrase “Lost/Stolen: Please deactivate my account” to disable your account temporarily.
Once you make your account inaccessible with the lost phone, you can retrieve a new SIM card with the same phone number from the service provider.
Now, install WhatsApp on another mobile phone and verify it with your new SIM card. You can now restore all of your contacts and chats from your backup.
Disclaimer: Remember to log in to your WhatsApp within 30 days after deactivating. You will lose your account permanently if you don’t sign in within 30 days.
FAQs
It won’t take a minute for you to recover your deleted account if you have a backup. You can reinstall the app and verify your phone number. Now, it will automatically ask you to restore your messages, and you will get your previous account back. Do remember that you can’t recover permanently deleted accounts (with chats) in WhatsApp.
No, you can’t recover your WhatsApp without a phone number. WhatsApp requires you to verify your account with an OTP code sent to your number.
To recover your WhatsApp messages, you need to have a backup in Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iOS). You can recover your messages quickly once you verify your phone number after reinstalling the app. Remember that you will recover only the messages up to the backup date.
Final Thought
In conclusion, you can quickly recover your WhatsApp account along with old data if you have a backup. All you need to do is verify your phone number on WhatsApp to get your data back.
However, if you delete your account permanently, it will also delete backups. Hence, it is impossible to recover your previous messages and contacts.
Therefore, we recommend you keep a backup of your account in a third-party app if you want to delete your WhatsApp permanently.
Overall, we hope this tutorial has helped you recover your deleted WhatsApp account. If interested, you can learn some WhatsApp keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac.
