Proxies for WhatsApp are needed by businesses that run several WhatsApp Business numbers from one computer or server: sales teams, support desks, order-notification services. The messenger links numbers by IP address, and a restriction on one number can hit the others.
For WhatsApp ProxyFarm supplies mobile proxies from Russian carriers MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and Tele2 from 490 ₽/mo (≈ $5) and dedicated IPv4 from 79 ₽/mo (≈ $0.85). Every IP is checked against spam databases before delivery, and access arrives automatically 2 minutes after payment.
Pricing for WhatsApp proxies
HTTPS and SOCKS5 on one port, unlimited traffic on datacenter and mobile proxies, free IP replacement within 24 hours. 15 % off for a quarter, 25 % off for a year.
Why a business needs proxies for WhatsApp
WhatsApp is designed for one person with one number on one phone. When a company connects five numbers through emulators or WhatsApp Web on a single computer, they all go online from one IP, and the messenger sees a single source. Any complaint about one number reflects on all of them.
Tasks people take proxies for:
- several sales-team numbers at one workstation;
- customer support in different regions from numbers of those regions;
- order, delivery and appointment notifications via the WhatsApp Business API and integration services;
- testing chatbots on different numbers.
A separate IP for each number breaks the link between accounts and makes every number independent.
Several WhatsApp Business numbers at one workstation
The standard scheme: one number, one IP, one emulator or anti-detect browser profile. For numbers on Russian SIM cards, take mobile proxies: a 4G/LTE carrier IP matches how ordinary subscribers use the messenger — from a phone on a mobile network.
ProxyFarm's farms are located in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Kazan, 1 284 devices in total. The IP changes by link or by timer, so every new number gets a fresh address, and traffic is unlimited. A shared channel starts at 490 ₽/mo; a dedicated device at 2 500 ₽/mo delivers up to 40 Mbit/s with no neighbours.
For long-established numbers that live on one address for months, dedicated IPv4 proxies from 79 ₽ per IP fit: one address per customer, 17 countries, HTTPS and SOCKS5 on one port.
Customer notifications and mailings
Service messages — order confirmation, delivery status, appointment reminders — go to customers who left their number and opted in. When there are hundreds of such messages a day from several numbers, each number needs to work from its own stable IP.
A working proxy server for WhatsApp in this scheme is one that holds the connection without drops: when a session breaks, the messenger may ask to re-authenticate. ProxyFarm farms have 99.7 % uptime over 12 months, and 24/7 support responds to incidents in Telegram and by email.
Bulk messages to people without consent are spam: we do not issue proxies for that, and the messenger shuts such accounts down regardless of the IP.
Which proxy to choose for WhatsApp
The choice depends on how many numbers you have, how old they are and where they run — on a phone, in an emulator or via the API.
| Task | Proxy type | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 aged numbers, WhatsApp Web on a computer | Dedicated IPv4 | 79 ₽/mo |
| Registering new numbers, warm-up | Mobile proxies, shared channel | 490 ₽/mo |
| Sales team, 10+ numbers in emulators | Mobile proxies, dedicated device | 2 500 ₽/mo |
| Numbers from other countries, regional support | Residential proxies, sticky session | 290 ₽/GB |
| Integrations and bots on a server | Dedicated IPv4, SOCKS5 | 79 ₽/mo |
Proxies for WhatsApp can be rented for 1, 7, 30 or 90 days, with 15 % off for a quarter. A free test is available before purchase: one hour on a mobile channel, no card required.
Proxies for WhatsApp and Telegram together
Sales teams often run both messengers from one place. The same proxy works for both: Telegram connects over SOCKS5 with login and password, WhatsApp through the app settings or the device's system settings.
If one workstation has several accounts of each messenger, the rule stays the same: a separate IP for each pair of WhatsApp number and Telegram account. On a mobile plan, the addresses for each pair are issued via the rotation link. Telegram setup details are on the proxies for Telegram page.
How to set up a proxy in WhatsApp
- In the app, open Settings → Storage and Data → Proxy and turn on Use Proxy.
- Enter the address and port from your ProxyFarm dashboard. The app's built-in proxy does not ask for a login and password, so add your device's IP to the whitelist in the dashboard.
- For emulators and WhatsApp Web, the proxy is set in the anti-detect browser or emulator profile over SOCKS5 with login and password.
- For the WhatsApp Business API, the proxy goes into the server or integration service configuration.
If the number does not go online after setup, check the address on the proxy checker page and contact support: we replace the IP free within the first 24 hours.
FAQ
Which proxy does WhatsApp need — HTTP or SOCKS5?
The app's built-in proxy works by address and port without authentication; use the IP whitelist from the dashboard for it. In emulators, anti-detect browsers and on a server, SOCKS5 with login and password is more convenient. Both protocols are open on the same port on every ProxyFarm plan.
How many WhatsApp numbers can share one proxy?
We recommend one IP per number. If several numbers go online from a shared address, the messenger links them, and a restriction on one affects the rest. On a mobile plan a new IP for the next number is issued by link.
Are mobile proxies suitable for registering new numbers?
Yes, that is the main use case. IPs of carriers MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and Tele2 are used by thousands of real subscribers, so a new number from such an address looks natural. Warm the number up at a calm pace for the first two or three weeks.
Can I get proxies for numbers from other countries?
Yes. Dedicated IPv4 is available in 17 countries, residential proxies in 48 countries with city-level targeting and sticky sessions up to 30 minutes. The IP region should match the SIM card's country.
What if a number got restricted after a proxy change?
Do not change the IP of a working number without a reason: keep one address for the account's entire life. If a new IP did not suit the messenger within the first 24 hours after purchase, we replace it free or refund.