What will happen if you delete your WhatsApp business account?
Your entire WhatsApp presence will cease to exist once you delete your WhatsApp Business account. This means that all your chat history with customers will be deleted, and you’ll be removed from any groups that you may have been a part of.
Your profile, settings, and any associated data will also be removed from WhatsApp's servers.
However, deleting your WhatsApp Business account doesn’t mean it's completely gone. You must stay off and deactivate your WhatsApp Business account for 90 days to ensure that it's completely removed from WhatsApp's servers. This waiting period can feel like an eternity when you're eager to get back to marketing your business on WhatsApp.
If you change your mind within these 90 days, you can regain access to your WhatsApp business account. All you need to do is log in to your WhatsApp Business account and you will stop the deletion process.
So, before you decide to delete your WhatsApp Business account, weigh the pros and cons carefully. But remember, if you decide to delete, the option to take back control is still available.
How to delete your WhatsApp business account?
Let’s now look at some simple steps to remove WhatsApp Business account:
Step-1 - Open your WhatsApp Business account and click on settings.
Step-2 - Click on delete my account.
Step-3 - Select your country and enter the number associated with your WhatsApp Business account for verification.
Step-4 - After successful verification, enter the reason for removing the WhatsApp Business account. You can also give suggestions for an enhanced experience in the future.
Step-5 - Give WhatsApp a final confirmation and click on Delete My Account to remove your WhatsApp Business account.
Convert your WhatsApp Business account into a normal account.
Start by backing up your WhatsApp Business data either to Google Drive or iCloud then follow these steps:
Step-1: Download and install the WhatsApp app from the play store or iOS app store.
Step-2: Open the application and verify the same number you used for your business account.
Step-3: Since you haven’t deleted your WhatsApp account, you will come across a notification asking for confirmation. All the information associated with the profile will be deleted post-confirmation.
Step-4: Enter the 6-digit code you receive on your mobile for verification.
Step-5: Restore a backup of your chats from Google Drive or iCloud to your personal account (if needed).
That’s it! You are all set to set up your WhatsApp personal account at your convenience.