How to Hide IP Address for Calls on WhatsApp

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh

WhatsApp has added a new 'Protect IP address in calls' feature.

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It will enhance user privacy when making and receiving calls on the app.

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The new feature will hide your IP address when making calls.

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To Activate this feature, make sure you have the latest WhatsApp version.

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Now, open WhatsApp.

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Click on the three-dot menu for Settings.

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Tap on Privacy.

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Scroll down to Advanced.

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Enable the Protect IP address in call feature.

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