While the easiest way to use WhatsApp on PC is by making use of WhatsApp Web application, this method still requires you to have a WhatsApp Account on a mobile device; as WhatsApp Web has been basically designed to make your existing WhatsApp Mobile Account accessible on a Computer.
Hence, if you are looking for a way to use WhatsApp on PC without phone or no links whatsoever to your WhatsApp Account on a mobile device, it can be done by downloading and installing WhatsApp directly on your PC.
Use WhatsApp on Computer Without Mobile Phone
A reliable way to use WhatsApp directly on a Windows computer; without linking your mobile phone is by making use of an Android Emulator called BlueStacks, which makes the computer capable of running Android Application like WhatsApp.
Once WhatsApp is downloaded and installed on the computer, it becomes the primary device on which WhatsApp is installed; which totally by-passes the need for a mobile device.
Steps to Use WhatsApp on PC Without Mobile Device
As mentioned above, the first step is to create an Android device like environment on the computer by downloading and installing an Android Emulator (BlueStacks in this case). Once the computer becomes capable of running Android apps, the next step is to download and Install WhatsApp on the computer and create a WhatsApp Account directly on the computer.
Step 1: Download & Install BlueStacks
Follow the steps below to download & Install the BlueStacks application on your computer.
1. Open the Web browser on your computer and go to bluestacks.com.
2. Once you are on bluestacks.com, click on Download BlueStacks button to download BlueStacks on your computer.
3. After BlueStacks is downloaded, double-click on the Downloaded File to begin the process of installing BlueStacks on the computer.
4. Follow the Onscreen Instructions to complete the installation process.
Note: BlueStacks will prompt you to Sign-in to Google Account. Make sure that you Sign-in, as this step is necessary to access Google Play Store, from where you can download WhatsApp.
Step 2: Download WhatsApp to Computer Using BlueStacks
The next step is download and install WhatsApp within the BlueStack created Android like environment on your computer.
1. Open BlueStacks by clicking on BlueStacks icon located on the Desktop.
2. After opening BlueStacks, search for WhatsApp by typing “whatsapp” in the BlueStacks Search bar.
3. Once you are able to find WhatsApp, click on the Install button and follow the instructions to download and Install WhatsApp on your computer.
Step 3: Create WhatsApp Account on Computer
The last step is to create a WhatsApp account that is directly linked to the computer and not linked to your mobile device.
1. Open WhatsApp on your computer by clicking on WhatsApp icon located on the Desktop.
2. On the next screen, enter your Landline Number or use a virtual phone number and click on Next.
3. Wait for “SMS Verification Failed” message and click on the Call ME option.
Once you click on Call Me button, you will receive an Automated Message from WhatsApp on your Landline or the virtual phone number. Listen to the Message and note down the Verification Code.
4. Enter the Verification Code in the pop-up that appears on the computer.
5. Once the phone number is verified, you will see your WhatsApp Account appearing on the screen of your computer.
After this, you can start a Chat with any of your Contacts on WhatsApp and see if your standalone WhatsApp Account on PC is working properly.