Troubleshooting
Fix: WhatsApp Bot 515 Restart Error
How to fix "WhatsApp Bot 515 Restart Error". Step-by-step troubleshooting guide with solutions.
515 = WhatsApp expected a fresh stream after auth, Baileys handles this automatically by re-establishing.
Confirm the symptoms
- 515 in log.
- Brief disconnect then reconnect.
30-second quick fix
- Wait; Baileys auto-recovers.
Root causes
1. Normal post-auth handshake quirk
Baileys library handles this.
- Self-resolves.
Detailed resolution
- 1
Wait 30s
Expected result
Session reconnects automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Persistent 515?
Re-pair; if still persists, message support.
Still stuck?
Open a support ticket from the dashboard and we will look at your session logs directly.
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