What is WhatsApp Web?

WhatsApp is a wildly popular free messaging service that boasts more than 2 billion users worldwide. And while many people use it via their phones, it can also be used on a desktop or laptop. If you know you’re going to be away from your phone for a bit and need to send a quick message, or if you just want to be able to keep in touch with your friends or family while you work, using WhatsApp Web on your computer can be a great option.

How to Use it?

Step 1: On your computer, go to http://web.whatsapp.com

How to Use WhatsApp Web

Step 2: On your phone, go to WhatsApp and then:

For Android: Tap on the teal OK button that appears at the bottom of the screen. You may be asked to allow WhatsApp to have access to your phone’s camera: Tap on Continue — you may need to answer other permissions questions to grant access. Your phone’s screen should now look like a QR code scanner.

For iOS: Tap on the Scan QR code option, and the app will ask for permission to access your camera. Accept, and the screen should show a QR code scanner for the next step.

After this step, your app will open a screen with a camera window.

How to Use WhatsApp Web

Step 3: Point the camera window at your computer screen, scan the QR code and your WhatsApp account and contacts will appear in the WhatsApp Web screen on your computer.

How to Use WhatsApp Web

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