WhatsApp Privacy: Enable These 2 Settings to Hide Your IP Address

With over 3 billion users each month, WhatsApp has become the go-to messaging app for most people. Chances are, you’re regularly chatting and making calls on it. But lately, scammers have been targeting users to track their location and other personal details, often by using IP addresses. That’s why you should enable these two important settings to keep your IP address hidden while using WhatsApp.

How to Protect Your IP Address When Using WhatsApp

When you make or receive calls on WhatsApp, especially with strangers, there’s a chance they could track your IP address and, in turn, your approximate location. This happens because WhatsApp usespeer-to-peer (P2P) connections for calls, which can expose your IP to the other party.

Your IP address contains details like yourapproximate location, internet service provider (ISP), device type, network details, and even unprotected browsing activity. If someone with bad intentions gets access to it, they might use it to track or target you, perhaps by sending phishing links or attempting to locate your home.

Similarly, when someone sends you a link,WhatsApp automatically generates a preview. This means that as soon as the message arrives, your phone may try to fetch the preview information by connecting to the website behind the link. Even if you don’t click the link, this attempt can still expose your IP address.

How to Protect Your IP Address on WhatsApp

To avoid these risks, follow these steps:

What These Settings Do

By enabling these two settings, you can better protect your privacy and avoid potential tracking risks on WhatsApp. Remember, even with these settings enabled, exercise caution with all links, especially from unknown contacts, as clicking them can still expose your IP address.

Ritik Singh

With over 7 years of experience in tech, Ritik currently heads content at Techwiser.com. His journey started by sharing knowledge and helping others in online communities. That passion soon turned into a career in tech journalism, backed by a formal education in Electronic Media. He’s held editorial roles at GadgetsToUse and PC-Tablet, and has contributed to popular publications like HowToGeek and TheWindowsClub. With over 2,000 how-tos, reviews, and in-depth guides under his belt, Ritik has helped millions of readers get more out of their tech—from smartphones to smart homes.

WhatsApp Privacy: Enable These 2 Settings to Hide Your IP Address