WhatsApp’s latest feature, “Protect IP Address in Calls,” is a significant step forward in enhancing user privacy and security. Those who are particularly privacy-conscious can choose to protect their internet protocol (IP) address from others on WhatsApp calls as an additional layer of privacy. This privacy setting works by relaying all of your calls through WhatsApp’s servers.
This means your call won’t be connected directly and will avoid revealing your IP address to the person you’re calling. Group calls are always relayed through WhatsApp’s servers by default. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to protect IP address in calls on WhatsApp.
What is IP Protection in WhatsApp Calls
WhatsApp has rolled out the “Protect IP Address in Calls” feature, which secures calls by hiding users’ IP addresses, thus preventing other call participants from potentially deducing their location.
With this feature enabled, all calls are relayed through WhatsApp servers, meaning other parties cannot see your IP address. This extra layer of privacy is coupled with WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption, ensuring call security is maintained.
Note that, as with any relay service, there may be a slight impact on call quality due to the additional step in the call routing process.
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How To Enable or Disable Protect IP Address in Calls on WhatsApp
To Turn On Protect IP Address in Calls on WhatsApp
- Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your iOS or Android device.
- Step 2: Tap Settings > Privacy > Advanced.
- Step 3: Turn the toggle on to enable Protect IP Address in calls on your WhatsApp.
That’s it. WhatsApp will now automatically protect your IP Address during WhatsApp calls on your phone.
To Turn Off Protect IP Address in Calls on WhatsApp
- Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your iOS or Android device.
- Step 2: Tap Settings > Privacy > Advanced.
- Step 3: Turn the toggle off to disable Protect IP Address in calls on your WhatsApp.
Note: When using call relaying, you might find the call quality is reduced. As always, your calls on WhatsApp are end-to-end encrypted. No one, not even WhatsApp, can listen to them.
Conclusion
Protecting your IP address in calls is crucial for maintaining privacy. WhatsApp’s new feature makes this possible without compromising the end-to-end encryption that users rely on, reaffirming WhatsApp’s commitment to user security.