WhatsApp Error 2: API service error

What this means#

Temporary issue due to downtime or the service being overloaded.

Why it happens#

• Platform-wide downtime or high load.

How to resolve it#

Check the WhatsApp Business Platform status page before retrying the request.

Learn more#

See Meta's official reference for WhatsApp error code 2.

Still stuck?#

If the error persists after trying the steps above, note the exact error code (2) and reach out to support with the message details — the code tells us exactly what WhatsApp rejected.