Key Highlights
- WhatsApp allows securing IP address during a voice call
- Dedicated privacy settings have to be enabled
- Muting unknown callers is also an option
From two-factor authentication to view once messages , the privacy features on WhatsApp ensure you get a safer platform for your personal and professional conversations. It’s not just the text messages that get these security layers. For the audio and video calls too, WhatsApp provides a secure environment to the users. For instance, WhatsApp has added the provision for the users to protect the IP address while making a voice call and also lets users silence unknown callers. The steps for the same are mentioned below:
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Steps To Protect IP Address During WhatsApp Calls
This feature helps safeguarding the IP address of a user’s device from other users during WhatsApp voice calls. In this feature, the voice calls aren’t connected directly which helps masking the IP address which the call’s receiver won’t be able to see.
Step 1: Launch WhatsApp app on your smartphone or tablet
Step 2: Click on the More (three dots) option from the top of the app’s homepage
Step 3: Tap on the Settings menu
Step 4: Click on Advanced option
Step 5: Enable the Protect IP address in calls.
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How To Silence Unknown Caller On WhatsApp
WhatsApp lets users make phone call to the saved contacts. However, even if there isn’t a number saved in your contacts, you can get the calls from the same user. By modifying the privacy settings, you either can block a spam or unknown number or silence it. After muting the unknown callers, you automatically enhance the privacy levels on your device and be less bothered with the stranger calls.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp mobile app on your smartphone
Step 2: Tap on the three dots (More) option
Step 3: Click on the Settings menu
Step 4: Tap on the Calls option
Step 5: Enable the ‘Silence unknown callers’ option
