WhatsApp Web Login- How to Use WhatsApp on a PC or Laptop?

Various instant messaging applications are available on the internet, but none have been able to reach the level of acceptance and popularity that WhatsApp has received from its users. The simple interface and more importantly the ease of use are the two reasons why people use WhatsApp obsessively.

WhatsApp allows you to make audio/video calls and send/receive messages, documents, photos and videos to almost anyone on the planet, simply using your phone’s cellular or Wi-Fi connection.

But that is not all.

Six years after the launch of WhatsApp in 2009, in 2015 WhatsApp launched WhatsApp Web, a web-friendly version of its platform. If you are not very familiar with this feature, this guide only talks about how to log in to WhatsApp Web, make sure to read it carefully.

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1. WhatsApp Web Login: How to use WhatsApp on PC or Laptop

• Prerequisites for WhatsApp web login
• Simple steps for WhatsApp web login

WhatsApp Web Login: How to use WhatsApp on PC or Laptop

WhatsApp Web allows you to access all your conversations on your laptop or PC with a simple login. If you use a laptop and don’t want to constantly check your phone or ignore an important message, WhatsApp Web is the answer for you. Also, by installing WhatsApp on your computer, you will get a bigger screen to see all your messages, photos or videos, and even status updates from your contacts.

WhatsApp Web works the same as the mobile app, except for some limitations that we will discuss later; For now, let’s learn WhatsApp Web login requirements and how to do it.

Prerequisites for WhatsApp web login

To access WhatsApp on your laptop or PC, make sure you meet the following requirements:

1. Your mobile device with WhatsApp installed
2. WhatsApp compatible web browser including Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Opera
3. Both devices i.e. phone and laptop need to be connected to a functional internet.
4. Make sure you have updated WhatsApp to the latest version as it will allow you to log in to WhatsApp Web using a QR code.

Simple steps for WhatsApp web login

To sign in to WhatsApp Web, follow these steps:

1. On your laptop or desktop browser, go to web.whatsapp.com. You will see a QR code that needs to be scanned with your phone to log into your WhatsApp on your computer.

2. Open WhatsApp on your mobile device and depending on the device you have, follow these steps:

Android: Chat screen > Menu (three vertical dots) > Connected devices.

iphone: Settings > WhatsApp Web

3. Tap “Connect Device”

4. Then, using your phone’s scanner, scan the QR code you see on the WhatsApp web screen on your PC or laptop.

5. After scanning, you will be able to manage all your WhatsApp chats through your laptop or PC.

Alternatively, you can also download the WhatsApp app on your Mac or Windows PC and then sign in to start sending messages.

Here are the links to download WhatsApp for your device:

Download for Windows (64-bit)

Download for Mac OS X 10.10 and later

After downloading the WhatsApp file, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Click on the downloaded WhatsApp setup file to open it
2. You will see a QR code that needs to be scanned with your phone to log into your WhatsApp on your computer.
3. Open WhatsApp on your mobile device and depending on the device you have, follow these steps:

Android: Chat screen > Menu (three vertical dots) > Connected devices.

iphone: Settings > WhatsApp Web

4. Tap “Connect Device”
5. Then use your phone’s scanner to scan the QR code you see on your PC or laptop screen.
6. After that, you will be able to access all your WhatsApp chats.

How to log out of WhatsApp Web?

You can also sign out of your WhatsApp account if you do not intend to use it on the web at this time. It is very important to log out of your active WhatsApp session if you are using a public device or someone else’s computer.

To log out of WhatsApp Web:

1. Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen:

2. In the menu that appears, click ‘Log Out’.

3. That is why you should always log out of WhatsApp Web so that no one else can read your WhatsApp messages.

WhatsApp web login: what are the advantages?

Most people would prefer to use WhatsApp on their smartphones, but WhatsApp Web has its own advantages to offer. That is why you will find that most of the people use this instant messaging app on their desktop devices. Below are some of the main advantages of WhatsApp Web:

1. Allows fast typing using the keyboard
2. It allows you to share files directly from your computer.
3. Allows you to copy and paste links faster.
4. You can charge your mobile phone while chatting on WhatsApp.
5. Extend the life of your cell phone battery
6. It allows you to multitask because you don’t have to check your mobile every time you reply to a message on WhatsApp.
7. WhatsApp Web performs all the basic functions like text messages, audio/video calls, sharing images, documents, videos, etc.
8. You can enable desktop notifications to be notified every time you receive a new message.
9. You can even change your ‘Screen Image’ and ‘About’ while you’re on your computer.

Are there any disadvantages of WhatsApp Web?

Logging into your WhatsApp Web through a browser may seem efficient, but it does have its limitations.

Here are some features that are not available on WhatsApp Web:

1. There is no option to change notification sound tones.
2. You will need to sync your mobile WhatsApp with your desktop computer in order to use the web version of the app; if WhatsApp mobile breaks, you won’t be able to use it on the web. Therefore, it is important to have your mobile phone close at hand while using WhatsApp Web.
3. Both your mobile phone and your computer must be connected to the working internet to use WhatsApp Web.
4. You cannot use the ‘New Stream’ option.

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Source: HIS Education