How to install a second WhatsApp on my PC?

How to install a second WhatsApp on my PC - briefly?

To install a second WhatsApp on your PC, you can use the WhatsApp Desktop app or access it via a web browser using WhatsApp Web. This allows you to run multiple instances of WhatsApp simultaneously on your computer.

How to install a second WhatsApp on my PC - in detail?

To install a second instance of WhatsApp on your PC, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Download and Install WhatsApp Desktop:

   • First, download the WhatsApp desktop application from the official website (https://www.whatsapp.com/download).
   • Once the download is complete, open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install WhatsApp Desktop on your PC.

2. Set Up the First Instance:

   • Open WhatsApp Desktop for the first time and follow the setup process. This typically involves scanning a QR code using your phone's WhatsApp application.
   • Complete the setup by entering your phone number and verifying it with the OTP (One Time Password) sent to your mobile device.

3. Create a Shortcut for WhatsApp Desktop:

   • Locate the WhatsApp desktop shortcut on your PC, usually found on the desktop or in the Start menu.
   • Right-click on the shortcut and select "Copy" from the context menu. This will create a duplicate of the shortcut.

4. Rename the Shortcut:

   • Right-click on the copied shortcut and select "Rename". Change the name to something distinctive, like "WhatsApp 2", to differentiate it from the original WhatsApp Desktop shortcut.

5. Modify the Target Path:

   • Right-click on the newly renamed shortcut and select "Properties".
   • In the "Target" field, you will see a path similar to C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\WhatsApp.exe.
   • Add the following parameter at the end of this path: --userdata-dir="C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp2". This will create a new data directory for your second WhatsApp instance.
   • The modified target should look something like this: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\WhatsApp\WhatsApp.exe --userdata-dir="C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\WhatsApp2".

6. Launch the Second Instance:

   • Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes to the shortcut properties.
   • Double-click on the renamed shortcut ("WhatsApp 2") to launch the second instance of WhatsApp Desktop.

7. Set Up the Second Instance:

   • When you open the second instance, it will prompt you to scan a QR code using your phone's WhatsApp application again. This is necessary because each instance requires its own unique data directory.
   • Follow the setup process by scanning the QR code and completing the verification steps as you did with the first instance.

By following these steps, you will have successfully installed a second instance of WhatsApp on your PC, allowing you to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.