WhatsApp, the most used messaging application in the world, took action for countries with internet censorship. Stating that they attach importance to privacy in the WhatsApp application, Meta announced that they will allow the use of proxy servers.
WhatsApp will increase privacy through proxy server
Publishing a blog post on the subject, Meta heralded that they will activate the proxy feature against internet censorship in countries such as Iran. Proxy servers that work just like the VPN service will increase the privacy of sensitive information, especially messages.
Proxy server service will be provided by voluntary organizations that want to help people communicate freely. Underlining that privacy will increase, the company stated that messages sent through the proxy server will also be stored end-to-end encrypted.
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Analysts speculate that Meta has developed its new feature recently due to the WhatsApp and Instagram apps banned in Iran. Users facing similar restrictions in many parts of the world will be able to continue messaging securely on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp has also prepared a guide for users who are interested in creating their own proxy servers for their friends and family. Users will be able to find the new option by going to the Storage and History settings within WhatsApp.
It is stated that proxy server support will soon be available for iPhone and Android users. It is not yet known whether the new feature will work on WhatsApp Web and desktop.
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