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What is WhatsApp Web, and How to Use WhatsApp on a Desktop

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WhatsApp Web is another way to extend your seamless WhatsApp experience into a web portal. It provides you with the same experience as the mobile version. WhatsApp Web is the best way to sync your WhatsApp chats with your PC instantly. However, it was extended to the desktop version, but WhatsApp mainly runs on your mobile account.

Meanwhile, the WhatsApp web has no separate existence without your mobile account. WhatsApp was mainly introduced as a handy messaging platform. However, the WhatsApp web has no separate existence but caters to many PC-based users. Even so, some users are unaware of it. For this reason, we will explain WhatsApp Web and the activation procedure below.

What is WhatsApp Web used for?

Meta-owned WhatsApp was initially for handy devices such as Android, iOS, or mainly smartphones. The app got such a response that it is now the most used messaging platform among its competitors. However, developers introduced WhatsApp for instant mobile communication.

Later on, developers realised this and introduced a web portal for it. The portal is called WhatsApp Web, which mirrors your phone’s WhatsApp on your PC. As we said above, WhatsApp Web has no separate existence. It means WhatsApp Web runs on your phone’s WhatsApp connectivity. 

Indeed, you need to visit the official WhatsApp web portal. Then, you will see a QR code that helps your smartphone’s WhatsApp mirror on your PC. After that, you need to scan that QR code so that WhatsApp Web will show all your WhatsApp mobile version chats and other experiences on your PC. Below are some instructions to guide you in setting up WhatsApp Web.

  1. Visit the WhatsApp Web Portal or download WhatsApp Desktop.
  2. Now you will see a QR code appearing on your screen.
  3. On your smartphone, open the WhatsApp app.
  4. Then, tap on the three-dot menu appearing at the top right.
  5. Tap on linked devices >> LINK A DEVICE.
  6. Following this, a scanner will open on your phone.
  7. Now scan the WhatsApp Web QR code with your phone’s WhatsApp scanner.
  8. Once scanned, your phone’s WhatsApp will now start mirroring on the PC.

Furthermore, on WhatsApp Web, you can now do all the things you can do on the WhatsApp mobile app. It includes sharing photos, videos, and documents; changing profile pictures or status updates is also a significant feature. All the things are the same as the WhatsApp mobile app, except the mobile version has extended itself to web clients.

Is it safe to use WhatsApp?

Well, WhatsApp says the web version is safer than the WhatsApp mobile version. Because there are chances for computer hackers to hack your WhatsApp Account. Instead, you can run it with some precautions such as clearing up malicious cookies and other data. So, in such a way, the WhatsApp web is safe.

Can I use WhatsApp on my PC without a QR code?

No, WhatsApp Web is the computer version of the original WhatsApp mobile app that syncs your mobile WhatsApp to your PC. For this, you need to scan the WhatsApp Web QR code through your phone’s WhatsApp app. Meanwhile, there is no way to use WhatsApp on a PC without scanning QR codes.