WhatsApp launches new support for people blocked from accessing messaging apps.
In a blog post published Thursday, WhatsApp announced the launch of its proxy service for users around the world. This is how apps connect through servers set up by organizations and volunteers, as well as for people in areas affected by internet shutdowns.
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“Connecting through a proxy maintains the high level of privacy and security that WhatsApp offers,” reads the blog. “Your private messages are protected by end-to-end encryption, which means they stay between you and the person you’re communicating with, and no one in between, not a proxy server, WhatsApp, or Meta. I will make it so that it cannot be seen by anyone.”
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The post addresses the situation directly in Iran, where WhatsApp and Instagram are currently blocked amid ongoing protests that began following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being arrested for “improperly dressed.” I am quoting.
Iran isn’t the only country blocking access to WhatsApp. Messaging apps are also restricted in countries like China, North Korea, and Qatar.
For those wondering how to set up a proxy, WhatsApp’s Help Center has a guide.
