How To Use Whatsapp On The Desktop

WhatsApp is a global messaging platform used by billions of people today and lets them text messages over the internet safely and securely. It has a great impression on people. It has a simplistic design and a user-friendly interface which makes the app more versatile and easy to use for the end-user. Within its features, it can also be used from the desktop through a web interface. In this article, we will discover how to use WhatsApp on the desktop. 

What Is WhatsApp?

WhatsApp is an instant messaging service launched in 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum. After the AppStore explosion, Koum and Acton saw the potential in the market and decided to step in. What they have noticed is the absence of a usable text app as an alternative to the SMS service. Jan Koum decided the new app’s name should similar to the common saying “what’s up”, and the first version of the app released in 2009 and kept growing ever since. Let’s check how to use WhatsApp on computer.

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How To Use WhatsApp On The Desktop

WhatsApp is versatile and user-friendly. The platform is not limited by phone but also lets you use your desktop pc as a messaging tool. In other words, you can always use your laptop or desktop pc or even your iPad for messaging your friend’s phone. To use WhatsApp on the desktop you need to follow these ways to use it.

For Android

1. Open your computer and go to web.whatsapp.com. As soon as the page loads, you will see a QR code on the screen. 
2. Open your Android phone and WhatsApp.
3. Go to Settings (the three dots top of the screen) and touch the WhatsApp Web.
4. You will be asked to scan the QR Code which you see on the screen. 
5. Scan the code and you can start using WhatsApp on the desktop.

For iOS

1. Open your computer and go to web.whatsapp.com. Again, you will see the QR code. 
2. Open your iPhone and go to Settings. 
3. Tap WhatsApp web PC and scan the QR Code on your computer. 
4. Scan the code and you can start using WhatsApp on the desktop.

How To Use WhatsApp Desktop On iPad 

This is a niche feature for iPad owners. You can use your iPad’s Safari Browser as a desktop browser after the newest update iPad OS. To use WhatsApp on your iPad, follow these steps;

1. Open Safari and go to web.whatsapp.com 
2. Open your iPhone or Android phone and follow the related steps we have discussed earlier in the article. 
3. Scan the QR Code on your iPad’s screen. Now you can use WhatsApp on your iPad as well. 

WhatsApp Desktop App

You may want to use WhatsApp as a separate application on your Windows PC or Mac rather than using it on your browser. If you wish to use it as an application you can download WhatsApp Web Desktop App from this link. 

1. Download the application (from Chrome or alternatives) and install your PC or your macOS device.
2. Open the application
3. You will be asked to scan the QR Code on the screen which is the same procedure as the web.whatsapp.com. 
4. Use the related steps for your Android or iPhone device that we have discussed earlier. 
5. After scanning the code, you can use the application just like the website without any problems. 

For additional info on WhatsApp, you should take a look at our collection of blog posts on WhatsApp support. You may also like: How to Use WhatsApp Without a Phone Number.

Conclusion

WhatsApp is a great tool for text messaging Thanks to its versatility, you can use it from your computer with ease. With more people on your contact list, you can grow your periphery. To learn how to add people to your list, you can visit our article.