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How to Use WhatsApp On Computer

By: Waseem Patwegar

While WhatsApp is basically a Mobile Messaging system, it can also be used on Windows PC or Mac to send and receive WhatsApp Messages. You can find below different methods to use WhatsApp on Computer.

Use WhatsApp On Computer

Use WhatsApp on Computer

The main advantage of using WhatsApp on Computer is that you get to use a large screen, full size keyboard and superior processing power of the computer.

The easiest way to use WhatsApp on Computer is to use WhatsApp Web application, which basically mirrors your existing WhatsApp Mobile Account on to the screen of your computer.

It is also possible to use WhatsApp directly on the computer by using an Android Emulator to create a mobile environment, which allows you to download and install WhatsApp on the computer.

1. Use WhatsApp Web

If you are already using WhatsApp on your mobile phone, it provides the option to access your WhatsApp Acccount on PC and Mac by using WhatsApp Web.

Make sure that your iPhone or Android Phone with an active WhatsApp account is placed near the computer and follow the steps below to Use WhatsApp on Windows PC or MacBook.

1. Open the web browser on your computer and visit web.whatsapp.com.

2. On WhatsApp Web website, you will see a QR Code with instructions to Scan the code using your phone.

Whatsapp Web QR Code

3. Next, open WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android Phone > Go to Settings > Linked Devices > select Link a Device option.

Link Device Option in WhatsApp iPhone

4. On the next screen, tap on OK. Got it and use the Rear Camera of your Phone to scan the QR Code displayed on the screen of your Windows PC or Mac.

Scan QR Code Using iPhone

5. Once the QR Code is scanned by the phone, you will immediately see all your WhatsApp Messages appearing on the screen of your Computer.

You will basically see your active WhatsApp mobile phone account on the screen of your computer, which allows you to send and receive WhatsApp Messages, directly from your computer.

After you done using WhatsApp on computer, make sure that you Log Out by clicking on 3-dots Menu icon and clicking on Log Out option in the drop-down menu.

Logout of WhatsApp on Mac

Note: Just closing the browser tab will still keep you logged in to WhatsApp, it will not log you out of WhatsApp on computer.

2. Use WhatsApp Directly on Computer Using BlueStacks

This method makes use of an Android Emulator known as “BlueStacks” to create a mobile environment on the  Computer, which makes it possible to download and install Mobile Apps like WhatsApp on the computer.

BlueStacks is available for both Windows PC and Mac and the first step to Use WhatsApp on computer is to download & Install BlueStacks on your computer.

Once BlueStacks is available on the computer, you will be able to download and use WhatsApp directly on your computer, just like you do on your mobile phone.

Make sure that you have a phone number ready (Home Phone will do) and follow the steps below to download and Install WhatsApp directly on the computer.

1. Go to bluestacks.com and download the BlueStacks Installer on your computer.

Download BlueStacks on Computer

2. Double-click on the downloaded BlueStacks Installer File.

Open BlueStacks Downloaded File

Note: In case of Mac, you will have to move the downloaded file to Applications Folder.

3. On the next screen, click on Install Now and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation of BlueStacks Application on your computer.

Install BlueStacks on Computer

4. Next, open BlueStacks on your computer > search for WhatsApp in the Search bar.

Search For WhatsApp on BlueStacks

5. Once you are able to find WhatsApp, click on Install to download and Install WhatsApp on your Computer.

6. After WhatsApp is installed, open WhatsApp on your computer by clicking on WhatsApp icon.

7. On the next screen, select your Country, enter your Phone Number and click on Next.

Verify WhatsApp By Entering Phone Number On Android Phone

Note: You can enter your Home Phone Number, in case you do not have a Mobile Phone Number or do not want to use your mobile phone number for this purpose.

8. On the next screen, you will see SMS Verification Failed Message (in case you provided home phone number). Click on Call ME option to receive your verification code by an automated call from WhatsApp.

Call Me Option on WhatsApp Verification Screen

9. Enter the Verification Code as received from WhatsApp and hit the Enter key.

Enter WhatsApp Verification Code

10. Once your Phone Number is verified, you will immediately see your New WhatsApp Account becoming active on the screen of your computer.

WhatsApp is now working on your computer in an Android environment created by BlueStacks. This will allow you to enjoy the full functionality of WhatsApp on your computer.

According to BlueStacks, Android Apps and Games should function 6X times faster on your computer, compared to any mobile phone.

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