How to add a WhatsApp shortcut to the desktop of a computer?

How to add a WhatsApp shortcut to the desktop of a computer - briefly?

To create a WhatsApp shortcut on your computer's desktop, first open WhatsApp Web in your browser. Then, right-click on the WhatsApp icon in the address bar and select "Create Shortcut" to place it on your desktop.

How to add a WhatsApp shortcut to the desktop of a computer - in detail?

To add a WhatsApp shortcut to your computer's desktop, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Open WhatsApp Web: First, open your web browser and navigate to the WhatsApp Web page at web.whatsapp.com.
2. Scan QR Code: On your smartphone, open the WhatsApp application. Go to the settings menu (usually represented by three dots in the upper right corner) and select "WhatsApp Web". Use your phone's camera to scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen. This will link your WhatsApp account with the web version.
3. Allow Notifications: Once connected, you may be prompted to allow notifications. Enabling this feature ensures that you receive alerts for new messages directly on your desktop.

4. Create Shortcut on Windows:

   • After successfully logging in via WhatsApp Web, right-click on the browser tab where WhatsApp is open.
   • Select "Create shortcut" from the context menu. This option may vary depending on the browser you are using (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
   • A dialog box will appear asking for a name for the shortcut. You can name it "WhatsApp" or any other preferred name.
   • Choose where to save the shortcut; selecting the desktop is recommended.

5. Create Shortcut on macOS:

   • After successfully logging in via WhatsApp Web, click on the browser's menu (usually located at the top-left corner of the screen).
   • Select "Add to Home Screen". This option may vary depending on the browser you are using (e.g., Google Chrome, Safari).
   • A dialog box will appear asking for a name for the shortcut. You can name it "WhatsApp" or any other preferred name.
   • Choose where to save the shortcut; selecting the desktop is recommended.

6. Pin the Shortcut: To keep the WhatsApp shortcut visible on your desktop, you may need to pin it:

   • On Windows, right-click the newly created shortcut and select "Pin to Start".
   • On macOS, right-click (or Control-click) the newly created shortcut and select "Keep on Desktop".

By following these steps, you will have successfully added a WhatsApp shortcut to your computer's desktop, allowing for quick and easy access to your messages.