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WhatsApp Web - How to chat on the PC in the browser without downloading

2020-02-10T14:04:41.273Z


With WhatsApp Web you can easily chat on the PC. The messenger service runs in the browser (Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).


With WhatsApp Web you can easily chat on the PC. The messenger service runs in the browser (Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).

  • WhatsApp Web can be used on the computer
  • The synchronization works via QR code scanner
  • Care: Pay attention to internet consumption on your smartphone

With WhatsApp Web , smartphone users can also use the messenger in a browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome . But how do you set up the browser messenger service? The menu item "WhatsApp Web" exists in WhatsApp. If the entry is not on your smartphone, you should update the app, restart it and search for the menu item again.

WhatsApp Web: Scan QR code

A QR code scanner is hidden behind the entry. Open the web.whatsapp.com website using your computer's browser. Now you need to point your phone at the computer screen and scan the code. The well-known WhatsApp view from your smartphone then opens in your browser - with all contacts and chat windows and the chat history. In addition, users can send pictures, emojis or voice messages as usual. Meanwhile, the smartphone shows that a WhatsApp session is running on the computer.

WhatsApp Web: Note internet and power consumption on your smartphone

It is very important that the WhatsApp Web runs on the smartphone's internet connection and consumes the smartphone's internet usage if no WiFi connection is activated. You can log out of the browser using the three dots in the top left bar. If you want, you can also log out using your smartphone.

Install WhatsApp Web on the PC - the quick guide

  • Open web.whatsapp.com on the PC in the browser

  • Open WhatsApp on your mobile phone

  • Open the menu item "WhatsApp Web"

  • Point the QR code scanner on the smartphone at the PC screen

Install WhatsApp Web on the Android tablet

  • Download WhatsApp from the desktop page as an Android Package (APK)
  • allow via "Settings - Security -" Unknown origin "
  • Call WhatsApp via the file manager or the "Downloads" app
  • Enter your landline number on WhatsApp
  • Let WhatsApp call you
  • The app will contact you by voice call
  • Enter the six-digit code in WhatsApp

WhatsApp Web: Frequently asked questions

Can I use WhatsApp Web without a smartphone?

In order to be able to use WhatsApp at all, a smartphone is required. The smartphone only becomes obsolete once the browser has been synchronized with WhatsApp Web for the first time.

Can I use WhatsApp Web with my operating system?

WhatsApp Web works with any operating system. No matter whether Windows, OSX, Linux, IOS or Android. It is important that the browser and WhatsApp on the smartphone are up to date.

WhatsApp Web is not displayed in my app on my smartphone, why is that?

It is most likely because WhatsApp is not up to date. Update WhatsApp and start the program again.

By Moritz Serif

Even more WhatsApp news

A number of changes are pending in the new year. WhatsApp has announced updates for 2020. Many users can no longer use Messenger - and that's not all.

Some people get annoyed quickly. Others are big fans of the WhatsApp groups. This is how you protect yourself from annoying invitations.

A mode that users have wanted for a long time is likely to be introduced soon. We are talking about WhatsApp Dark Mode.

Chat fans now have to hold their breath. WhatsApp chats could previously be exported via backup. This is no longer possible.

Users wonder if they could be hacked. Is it a virus? Who is Tobias Mathis? A WhatsApp chain letter is around.

Since Saturday, December 7th, 2019, a decision by the Facebook subsidiary has had an impact on the "HNA". WhatsApp has discontinued all newsletters *.

WhatsApp appears to be experiencing a significant disruption. Users across Germany are complaining about the problems.

* hna.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.

Rubric list picture: © picture alliance / dpa

Source: merkur

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