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One of the most popular instant messengers (if not the most popular) now allows you to communicate with friends not only from a mobile phone, but also from a regular computer (via Chrome, FireFox, Opera browsers).

Important! Update!

A more convenient version has been released for working on WhatsApp on a regular computer. It's much better than WhatsAppWeb, which is discussed in the article below! Read more in this article:

How it works?

First, you need to install the mobile version of WhatsApp on your smartphone. I note that without installing the program on your phone, nothing will work! If you don’t know how to do this, then read this short instruction:

Or watch a short video that will show you how this program works on your phone:

And we go through a little registration...

If you haven’t watched the video, then read on. You need to follow this link:

And we see the following message:

The first thing that catches your eye is an incomprehensible square called a QR code =)

How to log into the web version of WhatsApp?

To do this, you need to go to WhatsApp on your phone and click on the WhatsApp Web menu item, as in the picture below:

After this, you will be transferred to the next screen, where you will be asked to take a photo of that very mysterious square (QR code)

That is, we point the camera at the computer monitor screen directly in this window from the mobile phone and press the “OK” button.

And WhatsApp Web will immediately open directly in the browser on your computer!

1. Turn on notifications for new messages, as in the image above.
2. Save a bookmark to WhatsApp Web in your browser (this will be more convenient)

Answers to frequently asked questions

I will immediately answer the most frequently asked questions from readers (but if you have any more, ask them in the comments)

I don't have WhatsApp on my mobile phone. Will I be able to use the service from a computer, as you described in this article?

No, you can't. Having a mobile version is strictly required!

Where is the registration button?

She doesn't exist. I repeat that registration on WhatsApp is possible ONLY from your phone.

Will this WhatsApp work on my computer if I turn off my phone?

No, it will not. Look at the picture above, it clearly says: “Don't turn off your phone!” As soon as you turn off your smartphone (or the Internet simply disappears), the messenger will stop working.

In which browsers will the program work?

Currently only Chrome, FireFox, Opera are supported. Moreover, only the latest versions of these browsers are supported, so I recommend updating them.

I have an iPhone. Why can't I launch the web version?

Unfortunately, this service is currently only available to owners of Android phones. Undoubtedly, soon all this will work for the lucky iPhone owners, but now they will have to wait =(.

Will I have to take a photo of this QR code every time?

No, this is done only once, and the system remembers the code data.

Can I send photos from my computer?

Yes you can. Just click on the button in the chat with the “paperclip” icon and select the desired photo (or take a photo with your webcam):

So, the web version is very simple and straightforward. Enjoy using it and please ask questions in the comments.

I don’t promise that I will answer all the questions, but surely one of the other readers will help.

Update. There is an official opportunity to install this wonderful program on a regular computer. Here's a short video about this:

Update: Finally, it is possible to call friends directly from WhatsApp. Details here.

Perhaps not everyone knows, but there is also whatsappWebfor computer.
The content of the article:

What is WhatsApp Web

To explain briefly, WhatsApp Web means the ability to launch the WhatsApp messenger directly from the browser. To do this you need:

• launch your favorite browser on your computer or mobile device;
• go to: https://web.whatsapp.com/ ;
• A QR code will appear in the upper left part of the browser;
• launch the mobile version of WhatsApp on your smartphone;
• click on the service button in the form of three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen;
• select the “WhatsApp web” option;
• align the window on the smartphone screen with the QR code square;
• will enter WhatsApp web on the computer.

However, you do not need to carry out this operation every time you log into WhatsApp Web. The system automatically remembers the account number and allows you to simply log in to the address without having to scan the code. The only condition for this is that the user must not log out after the communication session. Otherwise, the scan will need to be repeated.

Which browsers are supported

Currently, WhatsApp web supports almost all known popular browsers:

• Internet Explorer;
• Opera;
• Google Chrome;
• Safari;
• Fire Fox.

WhatsApp Web functionality

In principle, the browser version supports all the same features as the full-fledged mobile version:

• sending and receiving text messages;
• the ability to make file attachments to messages;
• support for both individual and group chats;
• ability to edit user profile;
• ability to manage the Black List;
• you can configure notifications;
• You can set wallpapers or color backgrounds for chats.

However, there is Whatsapp Web and a number of features that need to be taken into account:

• when communicating via the browser version, you need to keep the mobile version also active - a message on the screen honestly warns about this;
• You cannot create a new account from your computer;
• The most important thing is that you cannot make calls from the browser version. The developers apparently decided that since the user still has the phone at hand, it will be convenient to make calls from it, and it is better to write messages from a full-size computer keyboard;
• The browser version is initially Russified, which is good news.

How to use WhatsApp Web

Using WhatsApp Web is no more difficult than using the mobile version. When launched, the initial screen opens, which is divided into 2 parts: on the left side there is a list of contacts available for communication, and on the right side there is the chat window itself.

Also in the upper right corner of each part of the window you can see three vertically located dots: when you click on them, a menu will open that relates either to the selected subscriber or to the chat with him.

To edit your profile on WhatsApp web, you need to click on the avatar image on the left side of the window. Here you can edit:

• Username;

To start a new chat, you need to click on the “New Chat” button on the left side of the screen. To create a group chat, you need to click on the three dots button and select “New Group”. You will be prompted to select a group avatar and include members in it

To make a file attachment in a chat, you need to click on the button in the form of a paper clip above the chat field and select the attachment type:

• photo from computer;
• photo from webcam;
• file, document.

You can also find out information about a contact by clicking on the button in the form of three dots related to the chat window with this user and selecting “Contact Information”.

You can archive a chat by right-clicking on a user's name and selecting the "Archive Chat" option.

WhatsApp Web can also signal whether a message has been delivered or read. You can find out by looking at the checkboxes next to the sent message:

• one tick – the message was not delivered;
• double gray tick – the message was delivered to the subscriber, but not read;
• double blue tick – the message has been read by the subscriber.

The notification settings are not very diverse, but they are quite sufficient:

• sound notification of a message;
• the appearance of a message thumbnail on the computer screen (you can start reading the message without opening it completely);
• a message indicator appears on the screen.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that there is also a separate WhatsApp application for the computer. You can download it on the official website of the messenger. However, all functionality and interface are entirely the same WhatsApp Web, so we can say that everything that was written above for the browser version can entirely be attributed to the WhatsApp application. This applies to both the method of logging into your account and all functionality in general.

Like many serious instant messengers, WhatsApp has its own online version WhatsApp Web. That is, you can access your profile and communicate directly from the browser, without using your phone. Almost without using... But more on that later.

What are the benefits of WhatsApp Web?

• you can log into your account directly from your computer, from your favorite browser;
• typing messages on a full-size keyboard is still more convenient than on a virtual smartphone;
• all correspondence and personal settings are completely preserved, since all data is stored on a central server. And the online version of WhatsApp is not a separate profile, it is an addition to the telephone version;
• you can change status and profile data directly from WhatsappWeb;
• the account is still linked to the phone, so there is no risk that someone else will be able to use the account from a computer;
• You can receive message notifications directly on your computer's desktop and even read message thumbnails.

How to log into WhatsApp Web

To log in whatsappWebfor computer from your account, you need to:

• visit the project website by following the link: https://web.whatsapp.com/;
• When the site page loads, a special QR code will appear that you will need to scan with your phone. And just for this you will need an activated phone account. So, to scan the code, you will first need to launch the WhatsApp version on your phone, then select “WhatsApp Web” in the messenger menu and point your phone camera at the window with the code;
• then the messenger will do everything itself. If the code is successfully scanned, a characteristic sound will be heard and an exact copy of the chats of the mobile version of WhatsApp will appear in the browser window.

To WhatsApp Web on computer functioned successfully, one of the following browsers must be installed: Opera, Google Chrome, Safari, FireFox, Edge.

WhatsApp Web Features

Actually, using the browser version whatsapp you can do almost everything exactly the same as in a full-fledged mobile:

• exchange text messages with your contacts;
• create group and individual chats;
• insert emoticons into messages;
• send and receive graphic, audio and video files;
• manage your own profile, including changing your avatar photo and status;
• send voice messages. Service Whatsapp Web allows you to record a voice message and send it as an audio file;
• but, alas, it is not yet possible to call a subscriber using the browser version. Perhaps this flaw will be corrected in future versions of the program.

If you can't connect

However, it also happens that you cannot connect to the browser version of WhatsApp. And this can be caused by a variety of reasons:

• The most common reason is communication problems. Nothing can be done in this case, all that remains is to wait for the provider to solve its problems;
• There is simply no account on WhatsApp. Alas, but go to Web WhatsApp for computer without having an account on your mobile phone, it is simply impossible;
• Problems logging into your WhatsApp account on your phone. Before logging into the online version of WhatsApp, you must first activate the mobile one;
• the browser version is inappropriate or WhatsApp is not updated. Alas, the famous Internet Explorer cannot work with WhatsApp Web. On the other hand, there are not so many fans of this browser left. It is also possible that you have an outdated version of WhatsApp installed. In this case, you need to update the messenger itself;
• If you are using any public version of Wi-Fi, it is possible that it has restrictions on access to social networks, instant messengers, etc. Including on WhatsApp.

Manage your profile on WhatsApp Web

Any profile change on the computer will be instantly reflected in the mobile version. For example, to put a different profile photo, you just need to left-click on it and select the desired photo in the window that opens. You can also change and status. To do this, just click on the pencil image under the profile photo - and the status will become available for editing.

How to Chat on WhatsApp Web

To start communicating with friends, just select the desired contact on the left side of the window - and the last chat with him will open. In the lower field you can write messages and insert emoticons. And so that send some graphic file, you need to click on the image of the gray paper clip in the upper right part of the screen. You will be prompted to select either an existing photo or take one using the built-in webcam. You can also add a photo by simply dragging it into the chat window. You can also archive, delete, or clear chats. This is done from the chat menu - by clicking on the image of the service button in the form of three vertical dots.

Adding a new chat to WhatsApp Web

To start a new chat, you can, while in the main window, click on the button in the form of text. It will be possible to add existing contacts to this chat, as well as create a group one if you add several people at once. Browser version WhatsApp allows you to receive notifications about new messages directly on the Desktop. Moreover, you can see thumbnails of these messages so as not to be distracted by reading the entire text while working. In this case, you can also receive sound signals. The notification cannot be received only in the Edge browser. However, there will be a sound notification. It is possible that this restriction will be removed soon.

Certainly, WhatsApp Web It's worth at least trying it out. Its advantages are quite obvious, so now you can communicate with your friends without taking too much time off from working on the computer - as if it were happening on social networks, for example.

WhatsApp is the most popular free messenger and Internet phone for smartphones, but you can even without installing the application. For example, if you are immersed in work at your desktop computer, when every minute counts and your boss strictly monitors you so that you are not distracted - how to continue communication? Will your friend call your loved one just at a time when your smartphone is far away? Then what - stay without a romantic dinner?

This is simply impossible at eighteen years old. Both at thirty and at fifty are also completely unacceptable. The administration of the WhatsApp service is in a hurry to reassure you - there is no need to give up anything, because abstinence is harmful to health. And you won’t need to interrupt communications using WhatsApp either. There is a smart solution for how to use WhatsApp when your smartphone is out of reach.

What is WhatsApp Web?

WhatsApp Web is a cloud service from the WhatsApp company. This is an opportunity to use a free Internet communication service using a “thin client,” as IT specialists say. Well, ordinary users would say that this is access to the service using a browser.

To use the messenger without a smartphone, you will need only a few ingredients:

• Desktop computer. You are already working on it, as mentioned at the beginning of the text.
• Internet connection. Today it will be difficult to find a computer without the Internet.
• Official website address. And here he is - http://whatsapp.com
• Browser. To achieve the best quality of communication, so that speech does not stutter and video does not freeze, the optimal choice of browser is Google Chrome or Opera, or Mozilla Firefox. By the way, you are aware that the latest version of Chrome has stopped slowing down and today Google’s browser can, without exaggeration, be called the fastest Internet browser. In addition, Chrome has implemented an option to save Internet traffic. Since you have already decided to save on communications, then why not save a few rubles on the Internet too.

How to use WhatsApp Web?

Unfortunately, you can’t do without a smartphone at all. will also be needed. But just for a minute, and then you can put it out of sight and even turn it off completely so that it doesn’t waste the battery. The phone number is needed in order to synchronize your existing WhatsApp account with your desktop computer. After all, registration from desktops is not provided for by the owners of WhatsApp.

WhatsApp Web setup algorithm

1. Open the WhatsApp website in your browser.
2. There is a WhatsApp Web section in the site menu - https://web.whatsapp.com
3. Go to this section. On the left you will see a QR code square.
4. At this point, take your smartphone and enable the QR code scanning option.

Now you can hide your smartphone and wait for the synchronization to occur. After this, the messenger web interface is completely ready for use. Keep the WhatsApp window open and switch as needed. Push notifications about incoming calls and messages will appear in the system tray. To prevent the boss from noticing anything, use the keyboard shortcut “Alt+Tab” to instantly return the document in progress to the computer screen.

Video instructions for working with the Web version of WhatsApp:

By the way, if you inadvertently get caught and your boss finds out that you are distracted by communicating on WhatsApp, you can explain with the confidence of an expert that you use the messenger to discuss work issues for free with other members of the company. And thus, you not only do not reduce labor productivity, but moreover, you save the company money by refusing to use a corporate tariff on a cell phone. You can even insist on a bonus for an innovative proposal to save on communication expenses.

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 bottom line is that you can carry out normal communication activities using an installed browser and an Internet connection.
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 into account the step-by-step action plan:

• Launch your PC, tablet or laptop (any device on which you are comfortable working);
• Connect to the World Wide Web;
• Go to the official Internet portal WhatsApp (http://whatsapp.com);
• Choose the fastest browser (so that lags, crashes and long loading times do not interfere with your communication). Google Chrome was recognized as the fastest and most efficient browser in 2016. The updated version of 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 is the Opera browser, which is also characterized by the absence of lags, but the excessive presence of 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 a secret code that 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.
In theory, you are on the official WhatsApp page;

• 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 the 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 is not intended for this. Therefore, use the web version only when absolutely necessary, for your own safety and convenience.