WhatsApp is the most used messaging application in the world. It has over 550 million users in India. In addition to sending messages, you can also make audio and video calls on WhatsApp. However, recently, many cases of digital fraud through WhatsApp have come to light. Through WhatsApp, you can share photos, videos and files with friends and relatives. The company calls it the most secure platform, but one mistake could cause you problems.
You can track your location during WhatsApp calls. However, you can prevent yourself from location tracking by making certain settings on your phone. Internet is required to make WhatsApp calls. During a call, people can connect from one device to another through WhatsApp. Many times, scammers can make audio and video calls to you through WhatsApp. In this case, you can use this feature to stop location tracking.
IP address function during call
Meta, an instant messaging platform, provides a function called “Protect IP address during a call.” When this feature is enabled, your location cannot be tracked during calls. This feature provides an extra layer of security to WhatsApp communications.
Enable it like this
- To enable this feature, first launch WhatsApp in your phone.
- Now click on the three dots at the top of the home page.
- After that, go to the Settings and Privacy feature of WhatsApp.
- Here you will get advanced options. Click on it and continue.
- In the next window, you will get the option to “Protect IP address during calls”.
- Turn on this feature.
By doing this, your IP address will be hidden from the recipient during the call. Therefore, location tracking will stop.
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