WhatsApp web is a WhatsApp service that allows you to use WhatsApp from a browser on your computer. You do not need to install any software on your computer to WhatsApp web.
Benefits of WhatsApp Web
Using WhatsApp from your computer has some benefits. Here are some of the benefits of using WhatsApp via a browser:
- Unlike using WhatsApp PC Appto use WhatsApp web you do not need to install any software on your computer.
- You can type faster using the keyboard on your computer
- With WhatsApp web you can download media (video and images) directly to your computer. You can also share video and photos from your computer
- You can use keyboard shortcuts
How to Connect WhatsApp Web
Follow the steps below to connect WhatsApp on your phone to WhatsApp Web on your computer
- From your computeropen web.whatsapp.com (link opens in a new browser tab). The page below with the QR code will load.
- Open WhatsApp app on your phone.
- Then click the 3 dots on the top right of the App (highlighted in the previous image). Nextclick WhatsApp Web.
- When you click WhatsApp Webit will load a QR code scanner.
- Point the scanner on your phone to the WhatsApp QR code on your computer browser. WhatsApp on your computer will connect to WhatsApp on your phone!
What You Can Do with WhatsApp Web
Below is a detailed list of the things you can do with WhatsApp web:
- Type and send messages using your keyboard
- Download media files (photos and videos) directly to your PC
- Read and respond to messages or start a new chat
- Respond directly or forward a message
- Start a new group
- Participate in group chats
- View the profile of your contacts
- Share documentsmedia files and contacts
- Send emojisGIFsstickers or recorded voice messages
- Mute notifications
- Select multiple messages to stardelete or forward
- Delete or clear all chats for a particular contact
- Search for messages
How to Start a New Chat
- Click the new chat icon highlighted in the image below:
- The New chat window will load.
You can do any of the following on the new chat window:
- Select a contact to chat with. Use the scroll button to scroll down to find more contacts.
- You can also use the search box to search for a contact you wish to chat with.
- Finallyyou can create a group.
How to Share a DocumentContactor Media Files
Here is how:
- Click on the contact or group you wish to share files with.
- Thenclick the file share icon (highlighted in the image above). File share options shown below will load.
- To share media files (videos or photos)click the icon labelled 1. Icon 2 will start the camera on your computer so you can take pictures and share them immediately. Use icon 3 to share documents (ExcelPDFtextor Word). The last iconlabelled 4 is used to share contacts.
How to ReplyDeleteor Forward Messages
Follow the steps below to reply a message directlydelete a messageforward or star a message.
- Hover over the message to highlight a drop-down arrow. Click on the arrow to display actions you can take on the chat.
- You can reply directly to the message by clicking Reply.
- Back to the chat optionsto forwarddelete or star a messageclick the relevant button
How to Use WhatsApp Web to MuteDeleteor Clear Multiple Messages
Follow the steps below:
- As usualthe first step to click on the chat or group.
- Thenclick the 3 dots on top of WhatsApp Web. The options shown in the second image will be displayed.
How to Use WhatsApp Web to Send Emojis
This section will demo how to send EmojisGIFs and recorded messages with WhatsApp Web.
Here are the steps:
- Click on the chat or group.
- To send EmojisGIFs or stickersclick the icon on the left.
- Going back to the previous imageto record and send a voice messageclick the icon on the right. If it is the first time you want to record voice message using WhatsApp Webthe app will request access to your microphone. A message similar to the image below will pop up. Check the box Remember this decision. Then click Allow.
- WhatsApp will start recording immediately. Start speaking. To cancel you messageclick the icon labelled 2 below.
- When you finish recordingclick icon labelled 1. When you click this iconWhatsApp will send your recorded voice message immediately.
How to Log Out WhatsApp Web from All Devices
If you may wish to disconnect your WhatsApp from the computerhere are the steps:
- Open WhatsApp on your phone.
- Nextclick the 3 dots on top right of the App (highlighted in the previous image). Nextclick WhatsApp Web.
- All devices you are currently connected to via Web or PC App will be listed here.
- To log out from all devicesclick Log out from all devices.
Conclusion
WhatsApp Web is a very great tool that allows you connect and use WhatsApp from a browser. As I said at the beginning of this guideyou do not need to install any application on your computer to do this.
If like me you use WhatsApp to communicate with your team you will find this feature very useful. You can chat with your team right from your computer while getting on with other tasks.
I hope this guide made life easier for you. If you have any questions or commentsuse the “Leave a Reply” form at the end of this page.
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