How to Use WhatsApp Web on the Computer - Step-by-Step Guide

Want to use WhatsApp on your computer? Visit web.whatsapp.com to connect your phone and chat seamlessly from your browser. This step-by-step guide explains how to set up WhatsApp Web, send messages, share files, and stay connected securely. Discover the best features, tips, and troubleshooting steps to make the most of web.whatsapp.com on your PC or laptop.

Follow these simple steps to set up and start using WhatsApp Web:

• Open any web browser on your computer (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.).

• In the address bar, type web.whatsapp.com and press Enter.

• The page will load, displaying a large QR code in the center.

• Pick up your smartphone and open the WhatsApp application.

• Navigate to the menu:

  • Android: Tap the three-dot menu icon (…) in the top-right corner.

  • iPhone: Tap Settings in the bottom-right corner

• From the menu, select "Linked Devices" (or "WhatsApp Web/Desktop" on older versions).

• In the "Linked Devices" screen on your phone, tap the "Link a Device" button.

• For security, your phone may prompt you to unlock the feature using your PIN, fingerprint, or Face ID.

• Once unlocked, your phone’s camera will open, transforming it into a dedicated QR code scanner.

• Hold your phone's camera up to your computer screen and align the scanner frame with the QR code displayed on web.whatsapp.com.

• The scan should happen almost instantly. Once successful, the screen on your computer will refresh.

• Stay Logged In: Unless you manually log out, your computer remains a linked device. The next time you visit web.whatsapp.com on the same browser, your chats will load automatically.

• Log Out Remotely: For security, you can check and manage all linked devices from the "Linked Devices" menu on your phone. If you forget to log out on a public computer, you can do it remotely from your phone!

• Keyboard Shortcuts: Boost your speed! Try using Ctrl + N (Windows) or Cmd + N (Mac) to start a new chat, or Ctrl + Shift + U / Cmd + Shift + U to mark a chat as unread.