While the popular messaging system WhatsApp is specifically designed for use on mobile phones, it can also be used on the larger screen of your MacBook. You can find below the steps to use WhatsApp on Mac.
Use WhatsApp on Mac
The main advantage of using WhatsApp on Mac is that you will be able to make use of the large storage capacity on your Mac to download WhatsApp Images and Videos.
Similarly, you will be able to send large documents, images and files directly from your Mac to others using WhatsApp.
WhatsApp on Mac is basically an extension or mirror image of your WhatsApp Account as available on your mobile Phone.
In other words, you will still require an iPhone or Android Phone running WhatsApp to be placed close to Mac, in order to get WhatsApp running on your Mac.
Note: In case you do not have WhatsApp on iPhone, you can refer to this guide: How to Setup and Use WhatsApp on iPhone.
Steps to Get WhatsApp on Mac
Follow the steps below to get WhatsApp on Mac using either the default Safari or Chrome Browser on your Mac.
1. Open Safari or Chrome browser on your Mac and go to Web.Whatsapp.com
2. You will see a webpage with WhatsApp QR Code and instructions to Scan the QR Code using your smartphone.
3. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone > tap on Settings tab in bottom menu.
Note: If you are on Android Phone, tap on 3-dots menu icon and select Settings in the drop-down menu.
4. On the Settings screen, select Linked Devices option.
5. On Linked Devices screen, tap on Link a Device option and use the camera on your phone to scan the QR Code.
6. Once the QR Code is scanned by your iPhone or Android Phone you will immediately see all your WhatsApp Messages being populated on the screen of your Mac.
As mentioned above, you will basically see a large screen version of your entire WhatsApp Account and you will be able to send and receive WhatsApp Messages, just like you do on your smartphone.
How to Logout from WhatsApp on Mac
After using WhatsApp on Mac, make sure that you Log Out of WhatsApp. Just closing the browser tab on Mac will still keep you logged-in to WhatsApp, allowing others to see your messages.
Click on WhatsApp tab in top-menu bar and select the Log out option in the drop-down menu.
On the confirmation pop-up, select the Log Out option to confirm.
In case you forget to Log Out of WhatsApp on Mac, you can use your iPhone or Android Phone to remotely Logout of WhatsApp on Mac.
Open WhatsApp > Go to Settings > Linked Devices > select your active linked Device > On the next screen, tap on the Log out option.
On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Log Out to logout of WhatsApp on your Windows PC or Mac.
