WhatsApp is one of the best communication apps available today, thanks to its strong security infrastructure that blocks third-party prying eyes with end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp recently announced support for proxies globally to ensure users don't lose access to the service.
The added proxy support has come as a response to Iran's move to block access to WhatsApp last September due to protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in police custody. To ensure users still have the right to communicate freely and privately, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart announced the proxy feature.
The process is simple - users need to search the web or social media for trusted proxy servers and then enter the proxy address. WhatsApp says that a server that supports ports 80, 443, or 5222 should work for the connection. Furthermore, the company has also provided detailed documentation and source code available on Github.
WhatsApp guarantees that using a proxy won't affect the security features in place that safeguard user data. However, the company warns that users' IP addresses will be visible to the proxy provider if they use third-party proxies.
WhatsApp's addition of proxy support is a positive step to ensure users around the world can maintain access to the service. This added security feature helps protect users from being tracked while guaranteeing the freedom of communication.
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