You often use Messenger to communicate with friends, family or colleagues and you appreciate its features. But one day you receive an error message that informs you that you are temporarily blocked on Messenger .

What is the cause of this blockage? How to solve it?

What are the possible causes of Messenger temporarily blocking?

If you are temporarily blocked on Messenger, this could have several causes. We must distinguish two types of causes: causes linked to your behavior, and causes linked to technical problems.

Causes linked to your behavior

Messenger is an application that belongs to Facebook. It is therefore subject to the same community standards as the social network. These standards aim to ensure the safety, respect and diversity of Messenger users. They prohibit in particular:

• Spam

This involves sending repetitive , unsolicited, or misleading messages to individuals or groups.
For example, if you send the same message to multiple people who don't know you, or if you send links to malicious sites, you may be considered a spammer .

• The harassment

It involves threatening , intimidating , or blackmailing a person or group.
For example, if you send abusive, violent, or discriminatory messages to someone, or if you ask them for money or sexual favors, you may be charged with harassment .

• Inappropriate content

This involves or harmful content .
For example, if you send intimate photos without the consent of the person concerned, or if you broadcast scenes of torture or murder, you can be punished for inappropriate content .

If you violate Messenger's rules, you may be reported and blocked. The block prevents you from using the app for a variable time depending on the fault.

Causes linked to technical problems

You may also be temporarily blocked from Messenger due to technical issues beyond your control. These issues may be related to the app itself, your network, or your phone. Here are some examples of technical issues that may cause Messenger to temporarily crash:

• The Messenger app is not up to date : You may be using an outdated version of the app, which is not compatible with the latest Facebook updates. This may cause malfunctions or errors in sending or receiving messages.
• The Wi-Fi or mobile network is unstable : you may be connected to a network that is not strong enough or is experiencing outages. This may prevent the Messenger application from synchronizing properly with Facebook's servers, and therefore transmitting or receiving messages.
• The phone is running out of storage space : you may no longer have enough memory available on your phone to run the Messenger application. This may slow down or crash the application, and thus affect the sending or receiving of messages.

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• Messenger app cache or data is corrupted : Temporary files or data in the Messenger app may be corrupted or outdated. This can cause bugs or errors in the application, and therefore disrupt the sending or receiving of messages.

If you experience any of these technical issues, you may be temporarily blocked from Messenger, meaning you can no longer use certain features of the app for an indefinite period of time. The duration of the blockage depends on the resolution of the problem, and may vary depending on the case.

How do you know if you are temporarily blocked on Messenger?

If you are temporarily blocked on Messenger, you will usually receive an error message informing you of the situation . This message can appear in different forms, depending on the cause of the blockage.

Here are some examples of error messages you may receive:

• “You cannot send messages at the moment. Your account has been temporarily blocked because you violated Facebook's Community Standards. You will be able to send messages again in X hours/days.”
• “You cannot send messages at the moment. We have detected suspicious activity on your account. Please verify your identity to confirm that you are the owner of this account.”
• “You cannot send messages at the moment. There is a problem with your connection. Please check your Wi-Fi or mobile network and try again.”
• "You cannot send messages for the moment. There is a problem with your application. Please update your application to the latest version and try again. »»

These messages tell you the duration of the blockage and the consequences. While blocked, you can no longer send or receive messages or access your conversations . You may also be limited in using other Messenger features, such as calls, games, or payments.

You're stuck on Messenger if you receive an error message telling you this. Otherwise, you can check where the problem is:

• Your account : log in from another device or web browser
• Your network : change networks or switch to airplane mode
• Your app : close and reopen the app, or uninstall and reinstall the app

How to fix Messenger blocked temporarily?

If you are temporarily stuck on Messenger, there are solutions to resolve the problem. These solutions depend on the cause of the blockage. We will give you general advice to avoid the blockage, and specific solutions depending on the cause of the blockage.

General advice to avoid blocking

To avoid being temporarily blocked on Messenger, there are a few precautions to take. Here are some general tips to follow:

• Update your Messenger app to the latest version . This will allow you to benefit from the latest features, the latest bug fixes, and the latest security updates.
• Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network . This will help you avoid connection drops, unsent or unreceived messages, and synchronization errors.
• Free up storage space on your phone . This will allow you to run the Messenger app faster and more efficiently.
• Close and reopen the Messenger app regularly . This will allow you to refresh the application, clear the cache, and resolve any bugs.
• Clear the cache and data of the Messenger app . This will allow you to remove temporary or obsolete files that may slow down or crash the application.

Specific solutions depending on the cause of the blockage

If you are temporarily blocked on Messenger because of your behavior, you must follow Facebook's community standards and wait until the block ends. Here are some specific solutions depending on the cause of the blockage:

• You violated Facebook's rules : admit your mistake, apologize, follow the rules, and wait to be blocked. If you dispute the block, contact Facebook customer service.
• Your account is suspicious : confirm your identity, and follow Facebook's instructions.
• Another reason : wait for the block, and don't cheat. Take the opportunity to take a break.

Also read : How to deactivate your Facebook account without losing access to Messenger?

FAQs

How do I know if someone has blocked me?

You can no longer see their profile , messages or status . You can no longer find it in your contacts or in search. Try contacting them from another account or web browser to verify.

How to unblock someone?

• Go to your profile picture > Privacy > Blocked people .
• Tap Unblock next to the person's name. Confirm your choice.
• Send him a new message to reconnect.

How do I recover my deleted messages?

You can follow the following steps:

• Use the Archive to find archived messages .
• Tap the magnifying glass and type the person's name. Tap Unarchive to restore messages.

Use Facebook Backup to download a copy of your messages to your computer:

• Log in to Facebook from a web browser.
• Go to Settings > Your Facebook Info > Download Your Info .
• Choose the data you want to recover, including your messages . Download the zip file containing your messages.