How to delete WhatsApp from a computer but leave it on your phone?

How to delete WhatsApp from a computer but leave it on your phone - briefly?

To remove WhatsApp from your computer while keeping it on your phone, simply uninstall the WhatsApp desktop application from your computer. This action will not affect the WhatsApp installation or data on your mobile device.

How to delete WhatsApp from a computer but leave it on your phone - in detail?

To remove WhatsApp from your computer while keeping it installed on your phone, you need to follow these detailed steps:

1. Unlink the Device:

   • Open WhatsApp on your computer.
   • Click on the three dots (⋮) in the top-left corner of the window.
   • Select "Linked Devices" from the dropdown menu.
   • Find your computer in the list and click the trash can icon next to it.
   • Confirm the deletion when prompted. This will unlink your computer from your WhatsApp account.

2. Log Out of WhatsApp Web:

   • If you're using WhatsApp Web (accessible via web.whatsapp.com), simply close the browser tab or window.
   • Alternatively, click on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner and select "Log out."

3. Delete Local Data:

   • On your computer, go to the WhatsApp folder located in your user directory:
     • For Windows: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\WhatsApp
     • For macOS: /Users/<YourUsername>/Library/Application Support/WhatsApp
   • Delete all files and folders within this directory. This will remove any local data stored on your computer.

4. Uninstall WhatsApp Desktop (if applicable):

   • If you installed the WhatsApp desktop application, uninstall it to completely remove WhatsApp from your computer:
     • For Windows: Go to "Control Panel" > "Programs" > "Uninstall a program," select WhatsApp, and click "Uninstall."
     • For macOS: Open Finder, navigate to the Applications folder, drag WhatsApp to the Trash, and empty it.

By following these steps, you will successfully delete WhatsApp from your computer while leaving it intact on your phone.