WhatsApp recently launched a proxy feature for Android, iOS, and desktop devices. This new feature allows users to access the messaging app even if the internet connection is down or blocked in their area.
With a proxy connection for WhatsApp, users can easily connect and communicate even if the internet is restricted due to government censorship.
If you are also facing internet disturbance in your area, you can use proxy servers to use WhatsApp as reported by India Today.
These proxy servers are set up by volunteers and organizations that help people communicate safely and freely.
How to find WhatsApp proxy servers
If you are facing frequent internet outages, you can find and save multiple proxy server addresses through social media sources or trusted search engines.
Volunteers often create proxy servers and share them with others across the Internet.
Kindly note that you need to store multiple proxy server addresses.
As it often happens, many proxy servers get blocked after a while.
So if you are unable to connect to a network, you can log in and connect to another proxy server.
How to contact a WhatsApp representative on Android
Update or download the latest version of WhatsApp.
Open WhatsApp > Chats tab > Settings > Storage & data > Proxy.
Click Use Proxy and enter the address of the proxy you want to connect to.
After successful connection, WhatsApp will show you a tick.
How to contact a WhatsApp representative on iPhone
Open WhatsApp Settings > Storage & Data > Proxy.
Click Use Proxy.
Enter the proxy address and click Save to connect.
How to create WhatsApp proxy servers
If you also want to create a proxy server and help those in need, you can set up a proxy using a server with ports 80, 443, or 5222 available and a domain name (or subdomain) pointing to the server’s IP address.
Detailed documentation and source code are available on github.
WhatsApp requires users to share these proxy addresses privately with users who are unable to connect directly to the platform.
Notably, using WhatsApp through a proxy connection does not compromise the security and privacy provided by custom profiles on this platform.
Users can maintain a secure connection with end-to-end encrypted messages, calls, and video calls.
All data remains between users and the person they are communicating with and is not displayed on WhatsApp, Meta or proxy servers.
However, you should keep in mind that using a third party proxy will share your IP address with the proxy provider. WhatsApp does not provide third party agents.