Sending safely

You might wonder: can my WhatsApp account get restricted or banned if I use SendCommander? There is always some risk, because WhatsApp decides this, not me. The good news is that most restrictions come down to sending behavior, and following the guidelines below greatly reduces the risk.

What to do #

1. Use an established number. Send from a WhatsApp number that has been active and used normally for a while. Brand-new numbers are flagged far more easily.
2. Start small and warm up. If your number is new to bulk messaging, build up slowly instead of sending hundreds on day one. The free plan already keeps you to 20 messages a day, which is a safe starting pace. If you upgrade for higher volume, add roughly 40 to 50 more per day and treat about 200 a day as a sensible ceiling.
3. Keep a delay between messages. On the Send page, open Change pace and turn on the pause between messages plus a small random pause. For larger sends, a delay of about 20 to 30 seconds looks far more natural than firing them off back to back.
4. Complete your WhatsApp profile. A real name, a profile photo, and a short description make your account look legitimate and build trust with the people you message.
5. Personalize your messages (Pro). Use placeholders like {{first_name|there}} and variations like [[Hi|Hello]] so no two messages are identical. Personal, varied messages are less likely to be reported as spam.
6. Encourage real replies. WhatsApp trusts two-way conversations. End with a question and invite people to reply. A number that only ever sends, and never receives, looks automated.
7. Prefer people who know you. Message contacts who will recognize your number. Where you can, ask recipients to save your number first.

What to avoid #

1. Brand-new numbers for bulk sending. Give a new number time to look normal before you use it for larger sends.
2. Blasting unsaved contacts. Messaging people who have not saved your number, and do not expect to hear from you, is the fastest way to get reported.
3. Generic, irrelevant messages. If enough people mark your messages as spam, WhatsApp may restrict your number. Send content people actually want to receive.
4. Rushing. No delay, too many new chats too fast, and large identical broadcasts are the classic triggers.

A note on groups #

When you send to WhatsApp groups, the message goes to everyone in each group, and personal details like {{first_name}} do not apply. Keep the delays on and send to only a few groups at a time.