With this new support, users will be able to connect to WhatsApp through servers set up by volunteers and organizations around the world.
It will help users to connect with their friends, family and even emergency responder services freely in situations when the internet is blocked or disrupted.
So, how to find a proxy to use on Android phone
Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab
Tap More options and then tap on Settings
Tap Storage and Data > Proxy. Now tap on Use Proxy
Tap set Proxy and enter the proxy address
Tap Save. If your connection is successful, a check mark will appear.
In case you are unable to send or receive WhatsApp messages using a proxy, it is likely that the proxy may have been blocked.
Users can then long press the blocked proxy address to delete it and enter a new proxy address to try again.