How to Use WhatsApp on Your Desktop

by Bernard Sinai · Published July 11, 2016 · Updated March 20, 2017

I’m sure by now you’ve all heard the news that WhatsApp has created a web app that allows you to use the popular messenger on your desktop. And it’s pretty amazing.

So how do you login to WhatsApp from the desktop? It’s pretty easy. In fact, it’s too easy.

Simply go to https://web.whatsapp.com/ and then scan the QR code using your WhataApp application. You can access it from Settings.

You will need to scan the WhatsApp QR code

Once the code has been authenticated, you will be automatically logged in to your account. However, as your phone is used for authentication, it must constantly be online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElC0Ly4txW0

WhatsApp officially introduced the desktop app on June 23, 2016 through their blog.

Happy messaging!