WhatsApp has a new feature for all its users in the world, with which it tries to help people who cannot access the application due to the banning of repressive regimes.

Using proxy support, users will be able to access the app “via servers created by volunteers and organizations around the world” dedicated to allowing people to communicate in this way for free.

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Proxy to prevent internet disconnection

In his post, purpose underlines that this decision is taken as a solution to the blockades that repressive regimes impose on certain platforms, such as what is happening Gon where access WhatsApp For several months, due to protests that arose after the death of a woman who was arrested for wearing “inappropriate clothing”.

The app claims that internet shutdowns “undermine people’s rights and prevent them from getting help in emergencies” and for that they present this alternative to provide communication tools.

This is considering that 44 governments have imposed internet shutdowns in the last five years internet surfshark. An example is what happened Myanmar i Sudanwhere citizens protested against the violation of rights and the state of poverty, etc united nations They noted in the report, quoting WhatsApp, that there were network outages.

As for security when using this technology to connect to the app, they ensure that it “maintains the high level of privacy and security that WhatsApp provides”, so messages will be end-to-end encrypted, which guarantees that another person can see the content shared in private and group chats , not even ITa.

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How to use the new feature on WhatsApp

A proxy is a technology that takes the place of a user to connect to a website, that is, it connects on behalf of the user, it is a bridge, because the browser first links to the proxy and it leads to the person. For this reason, this feature allows access to the application even when the Internet is down.

The first thing you need to do is make sure you’re using the latest version WhatsAppwhich is checked by passing Google Play Store or application store And check that there are no updates available, if there are, they should be done immediately.

Another important element is finding the address of the proxy server, a process that can be done using a web browser or on social networks, although it is important to verify its security beforehand. Then you need to follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp.

2. Go to the three dots on the top right and look for settings there.

3. Click Storage & Data > Proxy.

4. Click on Use proxy.

5. Go to Set proxy.

6. Enter the server address.

If the process is successful and the connection is established, a green icon will appear. Yes indeed, WhatsApp It warns that “by using a third-party proxy, your IP address will be shared with your ISP” and the app “does not provide third-party proxy servers.”

The feature is already enabled for all users worldwide for mobile phones with both operating systems Android Ра iOS.

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