How to run a second WhatsApp on a computer?

How to run a second WhatsApp on a computer - briefly?

To run a second WhatsApp account on your computer, you can use the WhatsApp Web feature or download an Android emulator like BlueStacks. This allows you to log in with a different phone number and manage multiple accounts simultaneously.

How to run a second WhatsApp on a computer - in detail?

To run a second instance of WhatsApp on your computer, you have several options depending on whether you are using Windows or macOS. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Using WhatsApp Web

WhatsApp Web allows you to access your WhatsApp account directly from your browser. To run a second instance of WhatsApp:

1. Open WhatsApp Web in your default browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).
2. Scan the QR code with your phone to log in to your first account.
3. Open another browser window or use an incognito/private window and navigate to WhatsApp Web again.
4. Scan the new QR code with a different phone or use a second WhatsApp number on your primary phone by switching accounts within the app.

Using Multiple Browser Profiles

If you are using Google Chrome, you can create multiple browser profiles to run separate instances of WhatsApp Web:

1. Open Chrome and click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
2. Select "Manage people" and then "Add person."
3. Create a new profile and sign in with your second WhatsApp account through WhatsApp Web.

Using WhatsApp Desktop App

If you prefer using the desktop app, you can run multiple instances by creating separate user accounts on your computer:

1. Open the Start menu and search for "Change account settings."
2. Click on "Add someone else to this PC" and follow the prompts to create a new user account.
3. Log in to the new user account and install WhatsApp Desktop for that specific user.
4. Log out of the first user account and log back into the second user account to run the second instance of WhatsApp.

Using Virtual Machines or Containers

For a more advanced solution, you can use virtual machines (VMs) or containerization software:

1. Install a VM platform like VirtualBox or VMware.
2. Create a new virtual machine and install your operating system of choice.
3. Install WhatsApp Desktop within the virtual machine for the second account.
4. Alternatively, use containerization software like Docker to create isolated environments for each WhatsApp instance.

Using Third-Party Applications

There are third-party applications designed specifically to manage multiple WhatsApp accounts:

1. Download and install a multi-account manager such as "WhatsApp Business" or "GBWhatsApp."
2. Follow the installation instructions and configure your second WhatsApp account within the application.

By following these detailed steps, you can successfully run a second instance of WhatsApp on your computer, whether through simple browser methods or more advanced solutions like virtual machines and containerization.