In addition to the mobile application, Whatsapp is available for both laptop and desktop computers. Known as WhatsApp Web, the tool has been around for a few years and makes life easier for users. To work, the option in the browser turns out to be more practical, but there are some caveats.
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Unfortunately, you can’t open multiple chats in multiple browser tabs. This option on your computer only reflects the information in your smartphone application. Therefore, you must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or mobile Internet on your computer and smartphone at the same time, for the web version to work properly.
Still, the function brings interesting features, which allow the sending of text messages, audios, and files. Or WhatsApp Web It works in practically all browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla, Safari, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. We have prepared a complete guide with all the step-by-step to start using WhatsApp Web on the PC, plus other available options. Look at the following.
How to Use Whatsapp Web
The most sought-after procedure for using messenger outside of the smartphone is through the browser. This can be done very easily and the step-by-step is the same for those who use a machine with Windows and Mac OS (Mac).
Step 1: Enter your laptop or desktop browser (such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari or Microsoft Edge ) and access the address: web.whatsapp.com . The following screen will appear:
Step 2: Go to the Whatsapp application on your smartphone. Tap the settings option (team, for those who use the iPhone ) In case you have Android, just click on the three dots located in the upper right corner. Once this is done, you just need to click on the “WhatsApp Web / Computer” menu. On the web.whatsapp.com page, there is a step by step for you to connect;
Step 3: Still in the app, press the “Scan QR Code. ” Please note that on the website.whatsapp.com there is a QR code (on the right). That is why we synchronize to the application and it will start using WhatsApp Web;
Step 4: Finally, you just need to point the camera at the QR Code and voila, WhatsApp launched for use on the computer.
WhatsApp for Desktop/Laptop/Notebook
WhatsApp for desktop has the same appearance as the web version.
In addition to the previous option, you can download an exclusive application for notebook or desktop computer ( Mac or Windows ) OR WhatsApp for desktop has the same limitations as the web version, that is, to use it, you must be connected to the Internet on both devices ( cell phone and computer).
Also, it only reflects the information that is in the smartphone application. Here’s how to download and access:
Step 1: visit whatsapp.com/download and “Download WhatsApp for Mac or Windows PC” option, click the green button to download:
Step 2: In a few minutes, the program will be installed on your machine. Once you’re done, simply log in with the QR Code similar to WhatsApp Web and you’re done. Whatsapp connected to the program.
The Other Alternatives to Access Whatsapp on Your Computer
WhatsApp Desktop for Windows
For Windows computer users, another alternative is to download through the Microsoft Store, on your computer. The operation does not change at all compared to the options listed above and the procedure to access is the same (follow the step “WhatsApp for desktop” step by step). An appendix is worth: Microsoft Store, the application can be found as “WhatsApp Desktop”.
Better Chat For Whatsapp
If for some reason you are looking for a different option than the ones mentioned here (Mac only), there is the BetterChat program. It is not an official WhatsApp, but it can reflect the information of the web version.
BetterChat for Mac
After installing on your Mac, the way to start using it follows the same WhatsApp Web: on your smartphone, go to Settings / Settings> WhatsApp Web> scan the QR code. With it, you can send audio, take photos, capture videos, activate dark mode ( dark mode, in English), and silent mode (follow the step “WhatsApp for Desktop” to access).
Betterchat For Whatsapp
Note that, the BetterChat is a paid application and costs $ 1.99 in the Mac App Store (R $ 10.70, doing the conversion).
How to Disconnect WhatsApp on Your Computer
It is important to disconnect WhatsApp when we leave shared computers, to prevent someone from curious from seeing your messages. To disconnect the WhatsApp Web you can follow the following tips:
Tip 1: In the upper left corner of the WhatsApp Web you will find an option with three dots. Click on it and then select “Exit. ” Done, to enter again, just perform the above procedure by scanning the QR Code.
Tip 2: Not sure if you disconnected WhatsApp from a computer? Another option is to log out of all browsers previously connected to your account. Whatsapp. This procedure can be done as follows:
Step 1: Accessing the WhatsApp application;
Step 2: Go to Settings ( iPhone ) or three points ( Android ), click on the menu “WhatsApp Web / Computer”;
Step 3: Click on “Exit all sessions”. Finally, confirm the action.
Whatsapp Web Does Not Work? Here’s What To Do Then
As we saw previously, the WhatsApp Web can be reflected in minutes and there are no complexities to do so. However, it may not work due to a lack of internet connection.
Make sure that both the cell phone and the computer/notebook are connected to the Internet. When there is a connection problem, the WhatsApp Web alerts with the message: “Telephone disconnected”.
Connection problem on the WhatsApp website
Another common mistake is when the Whatsapp application does not have the authorization to access the smartphone camera. This makes it impossible to scan the QR code and connect the messenger to the PC. To solve it, just go to your phone’s settings, in apps, click Whatsapp and turn it on so that the app has access to the phone camera.
What Can You Do With Whatsapp Web
Like Whatsapp Web (and also in the desktop version) it has practically all the functions of the application on your phone:
- Chat with friends (individual/private chat) and in groups;
- Send text, audio, files, emojis, gifs, and stickers (figurines, in Portuguese) in conversations;
- Create groups;
- View archived conversations, favorite messages, and status
- Set up notifications, chat wallpaper, blocked contacts, and access help;
- Change profile photos, edit the name, and update status.
And what is it not possible to do?
Well, it is not possible to make audio and video calls with WhatsApp Web or Desktop. Since the system works only mirroring the application on the smartphone, it is not possible to establish an audio and video transmission in real-time.
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BetterChat is a WhatsApp client for your Mac that is packed with lots of great features you can’t find in other apps of its kind.
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Time to Say Thank You
Before I get into the details of our launch I’d like to take the chance to say ‘thank you’ to all the people who helped getting the app into the App Store. While I spend most of the the time writing the app, i receive lots of help from great people designing and developing the website, creating the icons, writing the texts and discussing features and design. Especially I’d like to thank Menno, Lux, Simon, Sören and Janis. They worked hard so that we were able to release the app on March 25. Within two days the app climbed into the Top 10 Paid Apps in El Salvador and Chile…
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That day, Andrew (@andrewett) contacted us on twitter and I immediately got excited.
Ton (@t55) hunted BetterChat for WhatsApp and people seemed to like it. Whooohoooo…Thanks so much Ton!!
Some Statistics
At that moment, we had 33 active users on our website…
This resulted in a huge peak in daily sessions…
During that time, the app climbed into the Top 10 Paid Apps in 17 countries including the US, Canada and Germany…
Again - Time to Say Thank You
With this post, I’d like to say a big thank you to the team at Product Hunt. Especially, I’d like to thank Andrew, Erik, Jacq and Ton. It was an amazing experience to be featured on such a great website. It is awesome to get that much attention, especially for a small startup like appgineers.
Thank you,
Jan