Setting up a WhatsApp proxy
The latest WhatsApp update has introduced a requirement that all devices linked to your phone number must be located in the same region—otherwise, you may encounter an authorization problem.
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The latest WhatsApp update has introduced a requirement that all devices linked to your phone number must be located in the same region—otherwise, you may encounter an authorization problem.
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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.
Here is a step-by-step guide on setting up a proxy server using WhatsApp/WhatsApp Business for Android as an example:
Open the Storage and Data section in the WhatsApp settings:
Go to the Proxy section:
Select Set up proxy:
In the port settings, specify port 443 and enable TLS:
Enter your proxy host, obtained from our support service:
Save the settings by clicking the back arrow near the 'Set-up proxy' caption.
Make sure that WhatsApp is connected to the proxy server:
