WhatsApp Web and Desktop are web-based and desktop versions of the WhatsApp mobile app that allow you to access your WhatsApp account on your computer. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use WhatsApp Web and Desktop:
Using WhatsApp Web:
- Open your web browser and go to the WhatsApp Web page at web.whatsapp.com.
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile device and tap the three dots in the top right corner to access the menu.
- Select “WhatsApp Web” from the menu.
- Scan the QR code displayed on the WhatsApp Web page with your phone’s camera. This will connect your phone to WhatsApp Web.
- Once you are logged in, you will see your WhatsApp conversations on the screen.
Using WhatsApp Desktop:
- Go to the WhatsApp Desktop page at www.whatsapp.com/download.
- Select the version of WhatsApp Desktop for your operating system and download it to your computer.
- Once the download is complete, open the app and you will be prompted to scan the QR code with your phone.
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile device and tap the three dots in the top right corner to access the menu.
- Select “WhatsApp Web” from the menu.
- Scan the QR code displayed in the WhatsApp Desktop app with your phone’s camera. This will connect your phone to WhatsApp Desktop.
- Once you are logged in, you will see your WhatsApp conversations on the screen.
Some things to keep in mind:
- WhatsApp Web and Desktop are essentially extensions of your WhatsApp account on your mobile device, so you need to have the mobile app installed and logged in to use them.
- Your phone needs to be connected to the internet for WhatsApp Web or Desktop to work.
- You can use most of the features available in the mobile app, including sending and receiving messages, making voice and video calls, and sharing media files.
- You can log out of WhatsApp Web or Desktop by clicking on your profile picture and selecting “Log out”.