How to Use WhatsApp on PC or Laptop

WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging application on the planet. It's no surprise, then, that with such widespread popularity among people—many of whom are Laptop or PC workers—some may want to use it on your computer or Laptop as well.

You can use WhatsApp on your work laptop very easily. And you don't even need to keep your WhatsApp open on your mobile phone. Simply connect your WhatsApp to your PC or Laptop. Let's check out how to use WhatsApp on a PC or a Laptop in few simple steps.

Use WhatsApp on a PC or Laptop in 13 Easy Steps

Step-1 Open the browser on your laptop or PC: To begin, open 'The chrome' browser or any other browser in which you wish to use WhatsApp.

Step-2 Search for web.whatsapp.com: Then, in the search bar of your respective browsers, search WhatsApp Web.

Step-3 You are directed towards the WhatsApp Web: On the top of the search result, you'll find the official website of WhatsApp Web. Tap on that link to open the website. It will appear somewhat like the image given below.

Step-4 Open WhatsApp on your phone: Next thing to do is to open WhatsApp on your smartphone so as to connect it with your Laptop or PC. Hence, click on 'WhatsApp app to open it.

Step-5 Click on the three dots: Spot the 'three-dots' in the top right corner of your screen. Click on that.

Step-6 Click on settings: Further, click on 'Settings' to connect WhatsApp to your PC or Laptop.

Step-7 Click on the code: Now, as you can see there's a QR code icon present at the side of your name. To connect our Laptop or PC, we need to scan the QR code. Hence Clicking on the code to proceed further.

Step 8: Click on scan code: Next, tap on the 'Scan Code' option. And for this, you will need to use your smartphone's camera to scan the QR code visible in your computer's web browser.

Step-9 Click on continue: After scanning, your phone will notify you that a new device login code is being detected. Click on 'Continue to proceed further.

Step-10 Tap 'OK': Next, click on 'Tap'.

Step-11 Now, click on the 'link a device': Furthermore, to link a device to your Laptop or PC tap on 'Link a Device'

Step-12 Scan the Code: We're almost there. Next, click on 'OK' and again your camera will open. After that point your phone camera at the computer screen to scan the code.

Step-13 Use WhatsApp Web on Laptop or PC: Lastly, after scanning your Whatsapp web will automatically launch in the browser.

Can I use WhatsApp on 2 Devices Simultaneously?

Yes, you can link your phone to WhatsApp on the web, desktop, and other devices. Further, at any given time, you can utilise up to four linked devices and one phone.

End-to-end encryption protects your personal messages, media, and phone calls. Hence, you can simply use your WhatsApp on two different devices simultaneously.

Can I Use the Same WhatsApp number on two different Devices?

Definitely yes. To do that, Go to Settings. Then in settings, click on WhatsApp on your first device and open it. After that, Go to WhatsApp Web and select Link Device.

And then use another device to scan the QR code. Hence in this way you can use WhatsApp on different devices with the same number. And after you're done with your work you can simply log out of your WhatsApp.

For Old App Users

Using WhatsApp on PC will give you the flexibility of using the broader keyboard. This article describes how to install WhatsApp on computer or laptop. WhatsApp can be used on computer or laptop in 3 ways. 

Using Bluestacks is the independent way of using WhatsApp. In other two ways, Whatsapp just mirrors the mobile app on the Computer and you must be online on your mobile WhatsApp.  

System: Windows or Mac Phone: Android or iPhone Browser: Chrome, Firefox and Opera 

Option 1: How to install WhatsApp with Bluestaks?

Step 1: Go to the link https://www.bluestacks.com/ and click on download to get the .exe file of Blustackes. 

Step 2: Install the Bluestacks application on your PC or Laptop by opening the .exe file. Then, launch the Blustacks application from desktop. 

Step 3: Google account login will be asked and login by entering E-mail and password, otherwise create a google account. 

Step 5: Through Playstore download the WhatsApp application and install it, You are free to use WhatsApp. 

Option 2: How to use WhatsApp Web?

Step 1: Go to https://web.whatsapp.com/, you will show a QR code which will be like black boxes in the white background.  

Step 2: Open WhatsApp in your mobile and goto WhatsApp web, now scan the QR code using the camera. There is a checkbox to avoid repeatedly scanning the QR Code. 

Step 3: Enjoy using WhatsApp on your computer or laptop browser after a few seconds. 

Option 3: 

How to install WhatsApp computer app?

Step 1: Click on any one of the appropriate options and get a WhatsAppSetup.exe downloaded Windows 8 and higher (64-bit version)Windows 8 and higher (32-bit version) For Mac users click the link below and get a zip file downloaded Mac OS X 10.9 and higher

Step 2: Wait for the file to be downloaded and double click on the file to open and install WhatsApp app. Mac users need to add the WhatsApp app to Applications. 

Step 3: Now launch the WhatsApp from the desktop, and wait for the QR code to be generated. 

Step 4: Open WhatsApp on your mobile, and goto WhatsApp web. Now, scan the QR code using the camera. There is a checkbox to avoid repeatedly scanning the QR Code. 

Step 5: Enjoy using WhatsApp on your computer or laptop browser after a few seconds. 

Security Concern: After logging into your WhatsApp in the browser, it is important to log out by using the option in three dot menus, otherwise your WhatsApp can be used by someone else. You can always log out of all devices, from your WhatsApp web settings in your mobile.