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Can you believe that anyone can reach your location through a single WhatsApp call? Yes, all this can happen because of the IP address. Scammers can see your IP address with WhatsApp calls. This is the reason why WhatsApp provides a special feature to its users to keep their IP address hidden.

Do you also use WhatsApp for calling apart from file-sharing? If yes then this information becomes even more important for you.

Location details can be leaked from WhatsApp call

Has the question ever come to your mind how secure are WhatsApp calls? Can your location be traced due to your IP address during a call?

The answer is yes, because of IP address your location can be reached through WhatsApp call.

However, this can be a big matter for WhatsApp users related to their privacy. This is the reason why the company offers a special feature while maintaining the privacy of its WhatsApp users.

What is Protect IP Address In Calls?

The Protect IP Address in Calls feature was introduced by the company in November last year. With this feature, WhatsApp users can hide their IP address while calling on the app.

If your IP address remains hidden, it becomes difficult for any other person to access your location information.

How to enable Protect IP Address in Calls WhatsApp feature

First of all, you have to open WhatsApp.

Now you have to click on three dots on the top right corner.

Now you have to tap on Settings.

Now you have to tap on Privacy.

Now scroll down and click on Advanced at the bottom.

Now the toggle next to Protect IP address in calls will have to be enabled.

Note: If you enable this feature, some difference may be felt in the call quality.

Actually, along with using the feature, the company also informs that the call quality will deteriorate slightly if the feature is enabled.

You will also be able to experience this poor call quality in real time with the feature.

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