How can i Block whatsapp on mobile phones on DPI firewall rule

[stydan (Daniel)]

NethServer Version: Last stable
Module: FIREWALL DPI

I’ve tried to block whatsapp in firewall rules with whatsapp DPI… but it doesnt work, maybe i need to create a rule for SSL too?

How can i block this ? its possible too accept only text ?

Tks!!

[mrmarkuz (Markus Neuberger)]

Hello @stydan,

did you see this thread, it’s not whatsapp-specific but may help you:

DPI and Proxy not working together

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