WhatsApp provides a proxy server feature.

WhatsApp has launched support for proxy server in the latest version of its Android and iOS apps.

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To ensure the users from that their messages will not be accessible to the servers, Whatsapp, or Meta.

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When they are blocked to do whatsapp than volunteers and organizations can create proxy to rebuild connection.

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Users can activate the option by navigating to Settings > Storage and Data > Proxy > Use Proxy.

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Whatsapp is used by more than two billion users across the world.

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It has as also made available a reference implementation that can be used to set up proxy server to help others connect to the services.

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Determine the address and port number of the Proxy server you want to use.

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You can find this information from your Network administrator or by contacting the proxy server provider.

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