Oct 26, 2015 12:24

If you like to use the free Internet messenger WhatsApp on your smartphone, you may also need the version on your desktop computer. There is a special client for Windows and Mac, but it requires installation. But it is possible to launch the messenger directly in the browser, via WhatsApp Web.

Features of the web version

As you understand, web- whatsapp version- this is not a separate application for desktop computer, but an addition to your messenger on your smartphone. Therefore it is very limited. For example, it will not be possible to make a call through it. There are other nuances that you can learn about during use.

Usage

WhatsApp Web for desktop is located at https://web.whatsapp.com. When you open the page you will see brief instructions on using the application. Its essence is that you need to read the displayed QR code through an application on your smartphone.

And how to do it? Everything is very simple. To get started, launch WhatsApp on your mobile device. Next, call up the messenger menu. Tap on the item. Then point your phone camera at the displayed QR code. When it is counted, you will have access to the Internet version of the application.

WhatsApp Web - represents an online version of the application through which you can log into your account from any personal computer. The program is very convenient to use, because no matter where you are, you can use WhatsApp not only from your device. Whatsapp Web can be downloaded anywhere in the world.

Basic characteristics of downloading and installing WhatsApp Web

To log in online version To install a software component, you need to visit the company’s website, where the code will be displayed, with which the account will be loaded.

The appearance of the icon must be scanned with your phone; to carry out this procedure you should:

• go to the application on your phone;
• open the WhatsApp Web item in the messenger menu;
• point your smartphone camera at the barcode;
• further application in automatic mode will set up work on the computer.

For normal launch and operation of WhatsApp Web, one of the following browsers must be installed: FireFox, Google Chrome, Opera. With these platforms the application will not slow down, so it is recommended to use them.

WhatsApp Web for desktop has the following features:

• exchange of messages in the context of correspondence;
• creation of groups and chats of dialogues between big amount contacts;
• sending pictures, videos, audio recordings, music, documents of various extensions;
• updating profile information, at any time you can change your account name, photo, status, etc.;
• create and send voice messages. This is all thanks to the voice communication functions through which information is transmitted.

The only drawback of WhatsApp Web is the inability to make calls, but the company promises to fix this problem soon.

Sometimes there are problems establishing communication through the browser version, this is often due to:

• lack of a stable Internet connection;
• lack of pre-registration through the telephone version of the application. In order to enter through online program on the computer, you need to register the mobile software component;
• not all browsers work and are compatible with this application, so before you start working with WhatsApp, install the appropriate platform;
• work is impossible if the application version is outdated;
• The program does not operate under conditions of limited access to public networks.

WhatsApp Web is installed on a phone in the same way as on a computer, the only difference is logging into your account. It happens immediately by logging in via a smartphone. After you log into your account, you need to configure it if necessary. The WhatsApp profile is simple, understanding the settings will not be too difficult. In order to change a photo, you need to click on the window where it should be located and select a new image. You can also customize the status; to do this, find the pencil icon and click on it, enter the appropriate sentence and save it.

Advantages of using WhatsApp Web online on your computer:

• the convenience of typing messages using the keyboard, it is much more practical than using standard text writing on a smartphone;
• all correspondence is saved and transferred for storage to the main application server;
• you don’t have to worry about strangers getting into your account, because the connection to the phone is preserved;
• all information transfer capabilities are retained from the telephone version;
• You can display received messages on your desktop. This means that when messages arrive, they will automatically be displayed on the computer.

Installing and communicating via WhatsApp Web on Android is not difficult, especially in creating correspondence and various thematic chats.

Communication is carried out as follows:

• Select the contact with whom you will have a conversation.
• Click on the appropriate field, create a conversation or connect with a person using a voice conversation.
• Enjoy unlimited communication traffic!

If you have any questions with the operation of the application, please contact WhatsApp support. Help is available at any time, customer service is free. Software component installed on all platforms and used on absolutely equal terms. WhatsApp Web does not provide a separate account, so its use is only possible when registering with full version applications. This version was developed to improve the quality of services provided and it is worth noting that it has become widespread among a wide range of users. The online program expands the ability to communicate not only through the telephone, but also through a computer.

Today's world of communications has become so familiar to us, and if any device goes out of tune (breaks or simply discharges), then the user sometimes not only loses his mood, but even develops depression and panic. WhatsApp decided to protect you from dangerous psychological trauma and gives you the opportunity to use the application even when the device is out of network coverage. The functioning of WhatsApp without a network connection is possible by installing the WhatsApp Web program.

What is WhatsApp Web?

VotsApp Web is a special virtual cloud created by Votsapp developers. The point is that normal communication activities can be carried out using installed browser and Internet connections.
To install/connect to WhatsApp Web, you need to follow a short but very effective instruction that will help you get back to communicating in the shortest possible time. So take note step by step plan actions:

• Launch your PC, tablet or laptop (any device on which you are comfortable working);
• Connect to the World Wide Web;
• Go to official internet– WhatsApp portal (http://whatsapp.com);
• Choose the most fast browser(so that lags, crashes and long loading times do not interfere with your communication). The fastest and efficient browsers Google Chrome was recognized in 2016. Updated version Google Chrome allows you to absorb less Internet traffic, but at the same time quickly load the necessary pages. In second place in terms of efficiency, they note Opera browser, which also lacks lags, but contains excessive advertising.

How to use WhatsApp Web?

Unfortunately, you will still need your phone, even if only for a few minutes. The bottom line is that the developers do not provide for independent installation on devices other than a smartphone. Therefore, to synchronize data, you must allow logging into your account through another device. You can synchronize data using secret code, which will be sent to your mobile phone number. If you have problems with your smartphone, then simply put the card in someone else’s phone, wait for the SMS and return everything back.
According to the idea, you are on official page WhatsApp;

• Go to the “Menu” and click on the link https://web.whatsapp.com, which will take you to WhatsApp Web;
• You will be presented with a symbolic window where you will be asked to enter a code;
• Transfer digital combination from your phone to this field.

This combination will help you completely transfer WhatsApp from your phone to the Internet world and browser. In addition, you will be shown all the information regarding your calls and messages that were sent earlier. Another plus is that if you receive a media file, it will not be saved on your computer automatically, and this operation will only happen when you return to your phone.

It is also worth remembering one simple fact: your WhatsApp in a browser is less secure than in a smartphone. Therefore, when exchanging information, carefully filter what you want to say. In addition, do not get carried away with a meeting on WhatsApp through a browser, because this program not intended for this. Therefore, use the web version only when absolutely necessary, for your own safety and convenience.

WhatsApp Web is the official browser version of WhatsApp designed to work online on desktops and laptops. The web application allows you to send text, graphic messages, share files, but has some limitations - read on...

IMPORTANT! We recommend not using applications for working with WhatsApp on a computer from third-party developers due to possible leakage of personal data, as well as the risk of blocking by the program administration.

How does WhatsApp web work?

After confirming the rights to the account via the QR code, the web server is synchronized with mobile application on your phone using a unique client identifier (assigned to your phone number/account upon first registration). After this, all changes to mobile version will be reflected in the browser version of the program and vice versa. This uses a single principle of end-to-end encryption, which allows you to maintain the confidentiality of your correspondence on both devices simultaneously.

Because whatsapp web client uses your smartphone as a server and accesses all your contacts and messages on the phone. This means that the browser application does not store any information, but is purely a shell that uses data from the phone and supports only the main functions of the application.

IMPORTANT! The web application only works when WhatsApp is enabled on the phone. Unfortunately, it is impossible to use the browser version of the program when the phone is dead.

How to connect Whatsapp Web Client?

What do you need to connect?

• Phone with WhatsApp installed;
• Internet connection on your phone (it is better to use Wi-Fi when connecting) and PC;
• Any browser (for example, FireFox or Google Chrome).

Connection procedure

1. Using a browser on your computer, go to web.whatsapp.com;
2. Run whatsapp app on the phone;
3. Find Menu > WhatsApp Web;
4. Point your phone camera at your computer monitor and scan the QR code;
5. After the authentication procedure, you can proceed to WhatsApp work web on your computer.

How to use the Web version of WhatsApp?

The online version for computer supports the same functions as the smartphone application, with the exception of video calling and calls.

How to disable/uninstall WhatsApp Web from computer?

On your phone connected to WhatsApp, go to Menu > WhatsApp Web. This section displays all registered WhatsApp connections on computers. In this section, select your active WhatsApp Web session and click “Log Out.”

» Whatsapp Web

Over the six years of its existence, WhatsApp has become one of the most popular instant messengers in the world, the number of users of which has already exceeded one billion. In 2015, the developers decided to add the ability to use the application on a PC and released WhatsApp Web. Essentially, WhatsApp Web is mirror image application installed on your mobile device and makes it possible to correspond with your friends from your computer, which is much more convenient and faster.

After installation, all contacts and previously sent messages will be integrated from your mobile device to your PC. The only difference between the web version and the mobile version is the ability to enable and disable notifications from the application (sounds and pop-up messages), and silent mode. To install the application on your PC, you need to install it on your mobile device and update your browser to the latest version.

Features of the computer version

It is worth noting that WhatsApp Web is not a separate application, but a kind of addition to the mobile version. You can use the messenger only if you already have a registered account on your tablet or smartphone. The only disadvantage of the Web version is the need to connect both devices to the Internet. That is, without WhatsApp enabled on your mobile device, the application on your computer will not work.

You also have to monitor the battery level on your phone, because if the battery is low, the application will stop working. However, in the grand scheme of things, these are minor trifles, since the ability to type messages using a regular keyboard is simply not comparable to the same typing on an inconvenient sensor.

Installing the application on PC

Installing WhatsApp Web will not require any technical knowledge from you and will take no more than 10 minutes. Let's take a closer look at the installation this application For example Google browser Chrome, since this is what the developers focused on when producing the PC version.

The first thing you need to do is launch the browser and select the line “ Extensions", as shown in the figure.

After this, a window will appear in front of us with all installed on this moment extensions, you need to go to the bottom of the page and click on the line “ More extensions».

After the completed manipulations, we find ourselves in the Chrome online store, where search bar You will have to enter the name of the extension you are interested in. In our case, this is WhatsApp Web and press the key Enter.

In the window that appears, find the required extension and click on the “ Install»

When the installation is complete, a shortcut called "" will appear on your desktop. Using this shortcut, you can always open access to all available extensions, including WhatsApp Web, in two clicks.

We can say that we have completed the main part of the installation, now we need to launch the extension. To do this, click on the shortcut “ Launchpad Chrome apps " and select our extension.

In the window that appears, again select the application we need.

Now we have come to the final stage of installation. A QR code will appear in the tab that opens. To complete the installation, you need to launch the application on your mobile device and scan the code, after which the extension installed on mobile phone, synchronized with computer version and will be ready for use.

Benefits of the program

• Linking to a mobile number
• Cross-platform
• Free instant messaging
• User-friendly interface
• High-quality localization for PC

conclusions

Is the WhatsApp Web version convenient in the version in which it was presented to users? Of course, despite some shortcomings. Although you have to hold it for use running version on a mobile device, but nothing can replace the ability to type on a full-size keyboard. Perhaps in the future the developers will make some adjustments to their creation, and it will become even more convenient to use the program on a PC. In the meantime, the quality of the program can be judged by the number of users using it monthly, and this number has exceeded several hundred million people, which says a lot.