What is WhatsApp Web and How to use it?

WhatsApp launched a web-friendly version of its platform in 2015. With the help of the WhatsApp web, users have got the option to use the messaging service on their desktop as well.


WhatsApp web is a desktop version of WhatsApp Messenger launched on 21 January 2015 for android, blackberry, and window phone users only. But later the company launched it for ios and Nokia users as well. Now you can also operate your WhatsApp Messenger on your computer and laptop. This is a new feature of Whatsapp which has been made to use WhatsApp Messenger on Browser. There is no need to download the app. Moreover, it allows the user to send and receive messages directly from their browser. 

Things need for WhatsApp Web:

  • You need a WhatsApp account for WhatsApp.
  • Mobile and computer must have an internet connection.
  • Browsers on your computer or laptop.

How to Start WhatsApp Web on your computer :

1. Search web.whatsapp.com on your computer.

2. Open WhatsApp on your mobile.

3. Go to settings – WhatsApp web on mobile.

4. Scan the QR Code shown on the browser from your phone

5. To see your login computer or to logout any active web session, go to WhatsApp web from your phone.