WhatsApp Desktop Blocked By Pi-Hole

[JamesCRocks]

Hi,

I’m running Pi-Hole of the following specs:

• Latest Pi OS x64 (Debian GNU/Linux 12, Linux 6.12.34+rpt-rpi-2712)
• Pi-Hole (Core v6.1.4, Web v6.2.1, FTL v6.2.3)
• Raspberry Pi 5 4Gb

I’m experiencing issues on my Windows client because WhatsApp Desktop client can’t connect, tested this by disabling Pi-Hole and it can connect.

Does anyone know which domains I need to whitelist to allow WhatsApp to work?

Thanks

James

[deHakkelaar]

Tail/follow the logs live with below one (or via the webGUI):

sudo pihole tail

Start WhatsApp and check in the logs which domain(s) is/are being blocked for queries coming from the MS box/IP.

There is also a FAQ:

How do I determine what domain an ad is coming from?

Block ads or fix broken sites This FAQ is written in the context of finding out how to block an ad that isn't blocked automatically, but the same steps can be used to troubleshoot issues with sites that don't function properly. An example is that sometimes certain payment gateways try to collect metrics on the sale, but these domains are blocked by Pi-hole, so the payment cannot be processed. Also, some links send you through several referrers and if one of them is blocked, you may land on a b…

[JamesCRocks]

@deHakkelaar

Tail/follow the logs live with below one (or via the webGUI):

sudo pihole tail

Start WhatsApp and check in the logs which domain(s) is/are being blocked for queries coming from the MS box/IP.

Thanks … that solved the problem and, perhaps more importantly, told me how to deal with similar situations in future

James