For calls, WhatsApp has traditionally relied on peer-to-peer direct connections. While fast, this type of connection could expose your IP address. But WhatsApp has introduced a feature that lets you hide your IP address during voice and video calls.
How to Protect Your Location During WhatsApp Calls
WhatsApp has introduced a Protect IP Address in Calls feature that, according toMeta,hides your IP address by relaying your call through WhatsApp servers. It’s worth noting that this feature is only available on the latest versions of WhatsApp.
So, go to the App Store or Google Play Store, type WhatsApp in the search bar, and see if there are any updates available.
With your app up-to-date, here’s how you can hide your location when making calls on WhatsApp:
It’s worth noting that the quality of your call may decrease when you turn this feature on. This is because peer-to-peer connections tend to be faster.
The setting is aimed at privacy-conscious users who may not want to reveal information that is associated with their IP address, such as their general geographic region and their internet service provider. Meta notes that even when relaying your calls through the WhatsApp servers, your calls remain end-to-end encrypted.
If you’re concerned about who sees your information on the app, you can alsoperform a privacy checkup on WhatsAppto enhance your privacy.
WhatsApp Lets You Keep Your Calls Secure
Protecting your privacy on WhatsApp is now easier than ever. You can simply toggle the IP protection feature to allow the platform to bounce your calls through its server. But keep in mind that hiding your location during calls on WhatsApp may result in a slower connection.
