How to use a proxy server in WhatsApp?#

WhatsApp has a functionality to connect to the network via a proxy server.

By using a proxy server, the messenger will be available in countries where the app is blocked.

Users can connect the proxy server in the settings of the mobile app, bypassing the restrictions and still chatting safely on WhatsApp. Messages and calls will also be encrypted, and the content will only be known to the people in the conversation.

• Official instruction on how to set up WhatsApp proxy server.
• Official article of WhatsApp on working through a proxy server.

Green-API allows users to use proxy servers for free.

To access WhatsApp through Green-API's proxy server, settings are required:

Proxy Server: de.greenapi.org
Chat port: 8443
Media port: 8080

Configure iPhone proxy server#

The proxy server is configured in the WhatsApp app settings under Data & Storage -> Proxy Server.

Additionally it is necessary to specify enabling TLS. The window will appear after clicking on Chat port.

Android proxy server settings#

The proxy server is configured in the WhatsApp app settings under Data and storage -> Proxy server settings.

On Android, TLS is automatically activated.