How to use WhatsApp in your Browser

WhatsApp is now available in your browser, so you can just keep on chatting no matter which device you're using......

WhatsApp Web: Getting Started

WhatsApp Web limitations

Note that for now WhatsApp web works only with Android, BlackBerry, Nokia and Windows phones, not iOS (iPhones, iPads and iPod touch). WhatsApp says this is due to "Apple platform limitations". You must also be using the Google Chrome web browser, and make sure you are running the latest version of WhatsApp (in Android, launch the Google Play Store, tap the three lines icon at the top left, choose My apps and check whether an update is available for WhatsApp).

Let's Get Started!!!

 

Step 1. Using WhatsApp in your web browser couldn't be easier. On your computer or tablet launch the Chrome browser (other browsers are not supported) and head to https://web.whatsapp.com. 

 

Step 2. Launch WhatsApp on your phone and click the three dots at the top right to access more options, then choose WhatsApp web. 

 

Step 3. A QR reader will then open on your phone; click "OK, GOT IT" and point phone camera at your PC screen to read the code and you be automatically logged into WhatsApp web. 

 

Step 4. The interface will be familiar to WhatsApp phone users, but you should note that desktop notifications are supported, which you may want to switch off in the settings menu for privacy reasons if this is a shared PC. As on the phone, tapping the three-dot icon brings up more options. Select Notifications and then deselect Desktop Alerts and Sounds.

 

Step 5. Starting a new conversation is slightly different on the desktop. As on the phone you can click the new message icon to select one of your contacts, but in WhatsApp web, the search function lets you start new conversations as well as filter existing chats.

 

Step 6. Within a conversation the interface matches that of the phone, with emoticon and mic icons sitting either side of the bottom text-entry field, and a paperclip icon at the top to attach files. Beside this is a more options icon that lets you view contact info. And as on the phone you get the single-, twin- and blue-tick system to show whether messages have been sent, delivered and read. 

 

Step 7. Once your phone and computer are connected you are able to manage your logged in computers from your phone via the Options, WhatsApp web menu. From here you can log out from all computers, or you can use the options menu in WhatsApp web to log out from the PC you're currently using. WhatsApp will by default keep you logged in unless you specify otherwise, but having logged out you'll need to go through the QR code process again the next time you want to log into WhatsApp on that machine. 

Messages between phone and browser are instantly synched, so users on limited mobile data contracts should be wary of increased data usage. It's a good idea to switch on your Wi-Fi if you're a heavy WhatsApp user.