How to Use Whatsapp in Desktop PC App

For long a mobile-only app, WhatsApp now offers two ways to users who need to access it on their computers. Prior, the company had disclosed a web rendition of the service. On Wednesday, it declared the local desktop apps for Windows and Mac.

Use WhatsApp desktop app:

• You must have a computer, a phone with the latest version of working WhatsApp installed on it and working data connection in both the computer and the phone.

• Download the WhatsApp native app from here.

• Install the app.

• Once the app is installed open it and the scan the QR code with your phone.

• This will pair your phone with the computer app and you will be able to use WhatsApp on the computer. It is worth repeating that the desktop app can be used only if you have the working WhatsApp on your phone.

Use WhatsApp Web app:

• Open web.whatsapp.com in a compatible browser. Chrome works fine.

• Scan the QR code with your phone. This will pair the phone with the open web WhatsApp.

• Once the phone is paired you will be able to use WhatsApp in the open browser Window. Although you will still need the working WhatsApp on your phone.