How to use Whatsapp on Laptops or Desktop
Whatsapp is now the most popular mobile social App that let you socialize and connect with friends and families, it also lets you make free internet calls to many countries in the world and allows you share photos, videos etc.
I regard Whatsapp as the most popular mobile social App but not anymore because you can now connect and use Whatsapp on your Laptop, Tablet, and desktop but the question is how?
If you are not sure how to use Whatsapp on your Laptop, Tablet or desktop then am here to show you how to get it done in no time because some of my friends have asked me some questions which include.
- How to use Whatsapp on my Laptop
- How to connect Whatsapp to a laptop without a phone
- How to connect Whatsapp to pc from android phone
- I need Whatsapp for pc
- How to make Whatsapp call from laptop
I will try to answer all the questions you might have on how to connect and use Whatsapp on Computers, though it’s no longer a news because the method I will be sharing with you might have been existing for years but I will refresh your memory and guide you in a way you will surely understand.
How to use Whatsapp on my Laptop
Connecting and using Whatsapp on your Laptop or Desktop is as simple as anything you can think of but there are two good methods you can try right now.
- Whatsapp Web
The simplest method I have ever seen is connecting and using Whatsapp on Laptop by simply visiting Whatsapp web address https://web.whatsapp.com
You will see something like this (Image below)
If you look at the right side you will see a QR code that needs to be scanned in other to gain access and use Whatsapp on your Computer.
Once you see a window just like this image above then you will need to pick up the phone you used to connect Whatsapp with, open your Whatsapp, goto Whatsapp menu or settings, look for WhatsApp Web, select it once you locate and select it your phone camera will automatically on itself.
Now use your camera to target the QR code as if you want to take a shot, hold it steady and your camera will scan and capture the code and you will be logged in.
The QR code must be scanned to authenticate and identify your account since phone numbers are the key factors that WhatsApp uses to identify and connect with others.
- Download WhatsApp for Mac or Windows PC
If you need more features and control then you can download WhatsApp Software designed for Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows computers.
You can download it here
Download and install it on your computer and then open it and start the fun but remember you might need to authenticate and identify your account by scanning the QR code or verifying your registered phone number before you can log in.
How to connect Whatsapp to a laptop without a phone
Some people have been asking this question, how they can connect and use WhatsApp on their Laptop without a phone but the truth is that you will need a smartphone and a registered sim card to use WhatsApp, though you don’t necessarily need your phone after the first time authentication process but when you are connecting your laptop for the first time you will need your phone.
How to connect Whatsapp to pc from android phone
If you are among those people still asking questions on how to connect Whatsapp to pc using an android phone then your question has already been answered above, WhatsApp web is all you need and I have explained it above.
How to make Whatsapp call from laptop
One of the features that made WhatsApp great is the free worldwide internet call feature that enables you to call your family and friends from any part of the world as long as there is Whatsapp installed and data connection but there are some questions being asked whether WhatsApp call can be possible while using it on a Laptop and the answer is YES you can.
Some Laptop can easily receive and make calls just the way you can make and receive calls with your phone because they have speakers and mouthpiece but if your laptop lacks such capabilities then get yourself a nice earphone and you are good to go.
Finally, I will be pleased to help you more if you are still having a problem connecting your computer to use WhatsApp.