Back in January 2015, WhatsApp had its own variation for PC & Mac users, through WhatsApp Web, allowing users to log onto a website from virtually any device and be able to access their WhatsApp.
So WhatsApp is finally and officially available for Computer, till date we used to use or which is still working fine but the only problem with those methods is that they are not official one. But now, you can officially or genuinely use WhatsApp for Web or Desktop with the new feature which the officials have added, its basically WhatsApp Web Version.
But wait, its not what you are thinking, you don’t have to download any WhatsApp messenger software into your computer, but this new feature will only work on Google Chrome and its completely web based feature which means that their is no need to download any kind of program into your PC. Instead, you will need to scan the QR code which is available on their official website from your WhatsApp Mobile App. Don’t worry if you are finding it confusing, I am giving you complete tutorial on how to use WhatsApp for Web or Desktop, just have a look below. How to use WhatsApp for Web – Windows 7/8/XP Computer & Mac? Note: For using WhatsApp on PC you will need to have WhatsApp Messenger installed and verified with SMS and phone number into your mobile phone first, so if you are thinking that you will directly be able to login into WhatsApp Desktop then its not the case, rest assured just follow the steps which I have given below. First of all upgrade your WhatsApp Messenger in your smartphone, its necessary step. Note: You need to have WhatsApp v2.11.498 or above, download the latest.APK file from here.
Now open Google Chrome browser and go to and you will see QR code Note: WhatsApp Web works only on Google Chrome and not on Mozilla, IE, etc. Open WhatsApp Messenger in your Smartphone, go to Menu and then select “WhatsApp Web”. Now scan the QR code which is on web.whatsapp.com from WhatsApp Web option. Now click on “OK, GOT IT” and let the scanning of your QR code starts.
Within few seconds you will see that you can use WhatsApp Web on Google Chrome browser. Its just the mirror image of your WhatsApp Mobile. So, I hope you are not enjoying WhatsApp Messenger on your desktop and you found my tutorial easy to follow. Disadvantage of WhatsApp for Web or Desktop Official Version: Here are few of the negative points which I want to let you know, I have listed it down below, these are strong points. It is not available for iPhone or iOS users, feeling bad for them. Its just the mirror of your WhatsApp Messenger which is in your mobile phone. The chat and messages which you are doing on your Web Desktop version, it is happening live on the spot on your WhatsApp in Smartphone.
Thus, WhatsApp will consume double data i.e one from web version and other from your phone. It is risky to use it on public computer because if you forget to log off from that public PC then any one can see your previous messages which you have sent from mobile also and he/she can even send one from your WhatsApp.
Now, lets come to the advantages or benefits part of WhatsApp web version, you can even call it extra features, have a look below. Advantages of WhatsApp Web: Some plus points of this new features is given below, please take a look.
You can obviously use WhatsApp Messenger from your Computer, we were waiting for the same from last 3 years, this is the biggest feature in itself. You don’t need to scan the QR code again and again, its just the first time setup or step which you are doing, if you log off from desktop then you need to repeat it again, so its a no time waster. You will be able to type in desktop with amazing speed, send images and videos at blazing fast speed So folks, I think, WhatsApp for PC (official web desktop version) is boon for many of us who use it very much. Finally, WhatsApp on PC is available for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP as well as Mac.
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Whatsapp also offers you the possibility to use WhatsApp on your PC or Mac. You can use the website nd send messages to your contacts. These messages are also visible on your phone.
To do this, there are a few things you need to arrange. Your device must be on the same network as the computer. You must also use the Google Chrome browser and you need an Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry or iPhone with Whatsapp. For iPhone it is also necessary to run the app in the background, and that it is not shutdown by the app switcher.
If you go to you see a QR code you can scan with your phone. This allows you to connect to the website (and your computer) with your WhatsApp account. After that,you can start sending messages. To do this, take the following steps: Android Open WhatsApp - Menu - WhatsApp Web Windows Phone Open WhatsApp - Menu - WhatsApp Web BlackBerry Open WhatsApp - Chats -Menu key - WhatsApp Web BlackBerry 10 Open WhatsApp - Swipe up and down on the screen - WhatsApp Web Nokia S60 Open WhatsApp - Menu - WhatsApp Web Next, scan the code like the bottom of this screen. Whatsapp now connect to your account.
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Why Whatsapp Web does not work with other browsers? Technically this is not possible today but expected soon Whatsapp that it can with other browsers. How do I log out of the web version of Whatsapp At the top of your contacts list, you see the menu icon (three dots). If you click here you can choose Unsubscribe.