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- How it works or WhatsApp Web
- Is WhatsApp Web different from WhatsApp for Desktop?
- How to use WhatsApp Web on any computer
- How to Use WhatsApp for Desktop on Windows and macOS
- Other Alternatives to Access WhatsApp on Computer
- How to disconnect from WhatsApp on computer
- Does WhatsApp Web work with the smartphone turned off?
- What can you do with WhatsApp Web
- What is the “WhatsApp Web is currently active” notification?
- Does the cell phone need to be close to the computer for WhatsApp Web to work?
In addition to the mobile application, the WhatsApp is available for notebooks and desktops. It is enough to know how to use WhatsApp Web, since the tool has been around for a few years and makes life easier (and much) for s. To work, the option in the browser turns out to be more practical, although there are some caveats. 363gm
Unfortunately, you cannot open multiple chats in multiple browser tabs. This option on the computer only mirrors the information that exists in the app on your smartphone. Therefore, you need to be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi, or mobile internet on your computer and smartphone at the same time, for the web version to work properly.
Still, the function brings very interesting features, allowing the sending of text messages, audios and files. THE Web WhatsApp works in virtually all browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla, safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge. We have prepared a complete guide with all the step by step for you to start using the Web WhatsApp on the PC, in addition to other available options. Check it out below.
How it works or WhatsApp Web 5c52
O Web WhatsApp It is an extension of the WhatsApp that you use on your mobile. The messages you send and receive are synced between your phone and your computer, so you can view them on both devices. It works like a mirror of what is being said on the smartphone.

When launched, few people knew how to use WhatsApp Web, and the tool itself was not the best. A few years later, luckily, things have improved a lot and now anyone can enjoy this function.
Is WhatsApp Web different from WhatsApp for Desktop? 442m55
In essence, no. The two perform a similar task, which is to mirror information from the cell phone to the computer. What changes is how they do it. Knowing how to use WhatsApp Web is relatively easy and fast and, most importantly, requires no installation; WhatsApp for Desktop, however, takes up about 120MB of memory on a PC, as it is a de facto application.
Still about memory, there is a small difference between the amount used by the application and the browser version, but it is not something extremely disparate. Regarding specifics, the application has some keyboard commands, which the web version does not have. But it ends up only being used by a small amount of people, so it doesn't make that much of a difference.
How to use WhatsApp Web on any computer 5g4e2n
The most sought-after procedure to use the messenger outside the smartphone is through the browser. This can be done very easily and the step by step is the same for anyone using any operating system, whether Windows, macOS (Mac) ou Linux.
Step 1: enter the browser on your notebook or desktop (such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, safari ou Microsoft Edge) and access the address: web.whatsapp.com;

Step 2: go to the app WhatsApp on your smartphone. Tap on the settings option (gear, for those who use iPhone). In case you have Android, just click on the three dots located in the upper right corner. Once that's done, you just need to click on the menu “WhatsApp Web/Computer”. On the page web.whatsapp.com, there is the step by step for you to connect;
Step 3: still in the app, press "Scan QR code". Note that on the page web.whatsapp.com there is a QR Code (on the right). That's why you'll sync the app and start using the Web WhatsApp;

Step 4: finally, you just need to point the camera at the QR Code and that's it, WhatsApp released for use on the computer.
How to Use WhatsApp for Desktop on Windows and macOS 6y2zg

In addition to the above option, you can an exclusive application for notebook or desktop (Mac ou Windows). O WhatsApp for Desktop has the same limitations as the web version, that is, to use it, you need to be connected to the internet on both devices (mobile and computer). Also, it only mirrors the information that is in the smartphone app. Here's how to and access:

Step 1: visit the site whatsapp.com/ and in the option “ WhatsApp for Mac or Windows PC”, click the green button to the program;
Step 2: in a few minutes, the program will be installed on your machine. Once you're done, just with the QR Code in a similar way to WhatsApp Web and that's it.
Watch the video on the channel below. showmetech No. YouTube, showing this step-by-step:
Other Alternatives to Access WhatsApp on Computer 64212w

For computer s Windows, another alternative is to via Microsoft Store, in your computer. The way it works does not change at all compared to the options listed above and the procedure to access it is the same (follow the step-by-step guide in the “WhatsApp for Desktop” topic). Worth an addendum: na Microsoft Store, the application can be found as “WhatsApp Desktop”.
If for some reason you are looking for another option besides the ones mentioned here (for Mac only), there is the program BetterChat. It is not an official app of the WhatsApp, but is able to mirror the information from the Web version.

After installing on your Mac, the way to start using it follows the same as Web WhatsApp: on your smartphone, go to Settings/Adjustments>WhatsApp Web> scan the QR code. With it, you can send audio, take photos, capture videos, activate dark mode and silent mode (follow the step-by-step guide of the “WhatsApp for Desktop” topic to access).
Attention: the BetterChat is a paid app and costs $1,99 at Mac App Store (R$ 11,17, making the conversion).
how to disconnect from WhatsApp on computer 5r1v3y
It is important that we disconnect WhatsApp when leaving shared computers, to prevent anyone curious from seeing your messages. to disconnect the whatsapp web, you can follow the following tips:
Tip 1: In the upper left corner of Web WhatsApp you will find an option with three dots. Click on it and then select "To go out". Ready, to enter again, just do the previous procedure by scanning the QR Code on WhatsApp.

Tip 2: Not sure if you disconnected WhatsApp from a computer? Another option is to log out of all browsers previously connected to your . WhatsApp. This procedure can be done like this:
Step 1: accessing the app WhatsApp;
Step 2: go to settings (iPhone) or three dots (Android), click on the menu “WhatsApp Web/Computer”;
Step 3: click “Exit all sessions”. Finally, confirm the action.
Does WhatsApp Web work with the smartphone turned off? 5s243b
The quick answer to this is: not. As we saw earlier, the Web WhatsApp it can be mirrored in a few minutes and there are no complexities to do so. However, it can happen that it does not work due to lack of internet connection. Make sure that both your cell phone and your computer/laptop are connected to the internet. When there is a connection problem, the Web WhatsApp alert with the message: “Phone disconnected”. For all this, of course, the cell phone must be turned on.

Another common mistake is when the WhatsApp does not have authorization to access the smartphone camera. With this, it is impossible to scan the QR Code and connect the messenger to the PC. To solve it, just go to your phone's settings/settings, in applications, click on WhatsApp and enable so that the app has access to the phone's camera.
What can you do with WhatsApp Web 301h5q
With Whatsapp Web (and also in the Desktop version) you have practically all the functions of the application on your mobile:
- Chat with friends (single/private chat) and in groups;
- Send text, audio, files, emojis, gifs and stickers (stickers, in Portuguese) in conversations;
- Create groups;
- View archived conversations, favorite messages and status
- Configure notifications, chat wallpaper, blocked s and access help;
- Change profile pictures, edit name and update status.
And what is not possible to do? Well, it's not possible to make audio and video calls with the Web WhatsApp ou desktop. As the system works by only mirroring the application on the smartphone, it is not possible to establish a real-time audio and video transmission.
What is the “WhatsApp Web is currently active” notification? 4b5273

As the question itself suggests, it's just a notification notifying the that the web version is being used at the same time as the mobile version. For those who are bothered, it is simple to remove this notification from the smartphone, just slide your finger to the left of the box until the classic settings gear appears, click there and disable the “Other apps” option.
Does the cell phone need to be close to the computer for WhatsApp Web to work? xw56
This will depend on the quality of your internet. The only requirement for the Web WhatsApp work is a stable cell phone connection to the internet. That means the distance will depend on how far your Wi-Fi can reach.
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Check out the links below. WhatsApp on all platforms, and also the link to the Web WhatsApp:
- App for iPhone (iOS)
- App for smartphones and tablets Android
- Access to WhatsApp Web
- WhatsApp for Desktop (Windows and Mac)
- WhatsApp Desktop on Microsoft Store
- BetterChat for Mac
See how easy it is? Which of the options listed here do you use the most? Tell us here Comment.