How to disable WhatsApp synchronization with the computer - briefly?
To disable WhatsApp synchronization with your computer, you can simply disconnect or remove the linked device from your account settings on both your phone and desktop app.
How to disable WhatsApp synchronization with the computer - in detail?
To disable WhatsApp synchronization with your computer, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Access WhatsApp Desktop: Open the WhatsApp desktop application on your computer. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the official website and set it up by scanning the QR code with your phone.
- Open Settings: Click on the three dots (⋮) located in the top-right corner of the WhatsApp desktop window to open the menu. From there, select "Settings".
- Navigate to Linked Devices: In the settings menu, find and click on "Linked Devices". This section lists all the devices that are currently linked with your WhatsApp account.
- Select Your Computer: You will see a list of linked devices, including your computer. Click on the computer you want to disable synchronization for.
- Unlink Device: After selecting your computer, click on the "Unlink" button. This action will stop the synchronization between WhatsApp on your phone and the desktop application on your computer.
- Confirm Action: A confirmation window may appear, asking you to confirm that you want to unlink the device. Click "OK" or "Unlink" to proceed with the action.
- Close WhatsApp Desktop: After successfully unlinking the device, close the WhatsApp desktop application on your computer. This step ensures that no further synchronization attempts are made.
By following these steps, you effectively disable WhatsApp synchronization with your computer. If you need to re-enable synchronization in the future, you can do so by scanning the QR code again using your phone and linking the device through the WhatsApp desktop application.