How to set up a WhatsApp proxy so you can chat without internet

Users can still send WhatsApp messages even if the internet is down.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — WhatsApp recently launched a proxy function on Android, iOS and desktop. This feature allows users to access services through a proxy server, even if their Internet connection is blocked or interrupted.

WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo says proxies can be useful in helping users access services that are difficult or impossible to reach due to government censorship. Here’s how to set up a Whatsapp proxy, as mentioned by the hindu business line, Monday (9/1/2023).

Step 1: Open the app Whatsapp and open the settings.

Step 2: Tap storage & data.

Step 3: Scroll down to select Proxy Settings.

Step 4: Enable the proxy and enter the address.

Step 5: Click to save, a green check mark will appear once the connection is set.

According to the whatsapp faq page, to help people reconnect to WhatsApp, you can set up a proxy using a server with available ports 80, 443 or 5222 and a domain name (or subdomain) pointing to the IP address of the server. Detailed documentation and source code are available on GitHub.

Consider privately sharing this address with users who can’t connect directly to WhatsApp. Proxy support implemented for WhatsApp users worldwide. The goal is to keep access to WhatsApp if the user’s Internet connection is blocked or interrupted.

Choosing a proxy allows you to connect to WhatsApp through servers created by volunteers and organizations around the world dedicated to helping people communicate freely.