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WhatsApp is a free, cross-platform messaging and Voice over IP (VoIP) service owned by Meta (formerly Facebook). It allows users to send text messages, voice messages, make voice and video calls, share images, documents, user locations, and other media.
WhatsApp offers several ways to use the service on your computer, whether through a web browser or dedicated desktop apps.
Features of Whatsapp on Desktop or Laptop:
- Send/receive messages and media
- View status updates
- Basic group management
- Works across multiple browsers
Here's a complete guide to use Whatsapp on your Computer:
Requirements:
- An active WhatsApp account on your smartphone
- Your phone must stay connected to the internet
- Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, or Opera browser
Steps:
- Open web.whatsapp.com in your browser
- On your phone, open WhatsApp
- Tap Menu (⋮) or Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device
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- Point your phone's camera at the QR code on your computer screen
- Wait for synchronization to complete
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Note: All desktop versions are extensions of your mobile account - you cannot use WhatsApp on desktop without first having an active mobile account.