# Setting up a WhatsApp proxy

In the context of using Whapi.Cloud, an additional device refers to the Whapi.Cloud instance to which you link your phone number by scanning a QR code.

The WhatsApp application includes a proxy server settings option. We will provide a proxy address upon request to customer support. You should then enter the address you receive in the application settings.

#### Proxy Server Setup

Here is a step-by-step guide on setting up a proxy server using WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business for Android as an example:

1. Open the Storage and Data section in the WhatsApp settings:

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2. Go to the Proxy section:

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3. Select Set up proxy:

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4. In the port settings, leave the default values.
5. Enter your proxy host, obtained from our support service:

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{% hint style="success" %}
Save the settings by **clicking the back arrow** near the 'Set-up proxy' caption.
{% endhint %}

6. Make sure that WhatsApp is connected to the proxy server:

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