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WhatsApp can hide your IP address in calls through Settings, Privacy, Advanced, Protect IP address in calls, at some cost to call quality.

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WhatsApp says Protect IP address in calls relays your calls through its servers so your IP address is not revealed to the person called, and quality may drop.
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WhatsApp can hide your IP address in calls through Settings, Privacy, Advanced, Protect IP address in calls, at some cost to call quality.

WhatsApp says Protect IP address in calls relays your calls through its servers so your IP address is not revealed to the person called, and quality may drop.

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Make Tech Easier broke the news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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