How to launch WhatsApp from a computer - briefly?
To launch WhatsApp from a computer, you need to use either the WhatsApp Web or Desktop application. First, open your web browser and navigate to the WhatsApp Web page (web.whatsapp.com), then scan the QR code displayed on your screen using your phone's WhatsApp app. Alternatively, download and install the WhatsApp Desktop application from the official website, log in with your phone number, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
How to launch WhatsApp from a computer - in detail?
To launch WhatsApp from a computer, you can use either the web version or the desktop application. Here's how to do it in detail:
Using WhatsApp Web:
- Open your preferred web browser on your computer. You can use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or any other browser of your choice.
- Visit the WhatsApp Web page. You can access it by going to web.whatsapp.com.
- Scan the QR code with your phone:
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile device.
- Tap on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) in the top-right corner of the screen to access the menu.
- Select "Linked Devices" or "WhatsApp Web".
- Point your phone's camera at the QR code displayed on your computer screen. Your WhatsApp account will be linked, and you can start using it from your computer.
- Start messaging. Once linked, you'll see all your chats and contacts on the WhatsApp Web interface. You can send messages, make voice and video calls, and share media just like you would on your mobile device.
- Log out when done: To ensure your privacy, always log out of WhatsApp Web when you're finished. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen and select "Log Out".
Using the Desktop Application:
- Download the desktop application. Go to whatsapp.com/download and download the appropriate version for your operating system—Windows or macOS.
- Install the application: Follow the on-screen instructions to install WhatsApp Desktop on your computer.
- Open WhatsApp Desktop after installation is complete.
- Scan the QR code with your phone:
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile device.
- Tap on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) in the top-right corner of the screen to access the menu.
- Select "Linked Devices" or "WhatsApp Web".
- Point your phone's camera at the QR code displayed on your computer screen. Your WhatsApp account will be linked, and you can start using it from your desktop application.
- Start messaging. Once linked, you'll see all your chats and contacts on the WhatsApp Desktop interface. You can send messages, make voice and video calls, and share media just like you would on your mobile device.
- Log out when done: To ensure your privacy, always log out of the desktop application when you're finished. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen and select "Log Out".
By following these steps, you can easily launch WhatsApp from your computer and enjoy seamless messaging across both your mobile device and computer.