WhatsApp Web is such an application, a special service from the company that created the popular WhatsApp messenger. It allows any user registered in the system to log into their account to communicate via an Internet connection (www) from a computer.

What do you need to use?

WhatsApp Web requires the following components:

  • An ordinary personal computer.
  • Good connection with worldwide network.
  • The address of the official website from where you will log into your account: “Whatsapp” - dot - “com”, namely in its section https:www.web.whatsapp.com (web version for activation via QR code).
  • Good browser(a program for logging into the Internet), which would be combined with this software. Such a browser could be, for example, Google Chrome (it even allows you to download a special utility (works as a client) in order to install it later, since it will be even easier to log in through it), Opera or Mozilla Fox, Microsoft Edge (this browser will lack all notifications, only the sound will remain from them), Safari.
  • Smartphone. You must have the device from which you registered in the program and used it for further use in order to perform synchronization. For this initial registration, you must first download and install the program on your phone. It works where the operating systems are: Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry or Symbian S60 (note that iPhone owners will not be able to register).

What to do?

To log into the Internet version of the program for free, you need to do a few simple steps:

1.On your computer, open your browser.

2.Go to the website indicated earlier. If you entered the site address correctly, you will go to a section with a special QR code designed to be scanned by your smartphone camera. This is a function that allows you to make additional authorization to increase the security of the personal data of each WhatsApp client.

3.Take the smartphone in your hand so that when you turn on the scanning option in the viewfinder, the entire code is visible.

4.Go to the WhatsApp program, enable the scanning option (open the menu by clicking on the “three dots” and select “WhatssApp Web”).

5.Scan the code. Wait a little while the synchronization takes place. There is no need to turn off your phone or mobile internet, and also you do not need to exit the program.

6.When the synchronization process is completed, you will see the WhatsApp-Web window on the monitor. Be sure to enable the “Receive notifications of new messages” option located at the top right of the window on your monitor screen.

7.Save this page as a bookmark so that next time you can log in to the web version from your computer with one click. In this case, you will not need to scan the code again; this is done only once.

Now that you are logged into your account, it will work continuously open tab, while you go about your business, opening other pages in the browser. In this case, so-called push messages will be received when a call is received on WhatsApp or another event occurs, the occurrence of which you must be notified.

How to log into WhatsApp from different phones

  • For Android - first you need to go to “Chats”, and then - “Menu” - “Whatsapp”.
  • On Nokia S60, Windows Phone- skip the “Enter chats” item.
  • For Blackberry - the same as in the first case.
  • If you have Blackberry 10, then you need to swipe your finger across the screen from top to bottom and select the item called “WhatssApp Web”.
  • For Nokia S 40 - you need to swipe up from the bottom and select the same item as in the previous case.

How to use the program on a computer

  • To manage your profile in this program, you don't have to do anything new. The fact is that all the changes you make on your computer screen will affect your account(to personal data) will immediately be transferred to the “native” telephone version.
  • To change your thought of the day (status), click on the symbolic pencil image and the status will open for further editing.
  • To communicate with friends (Whatsapp contacts), you just need to select one of your interlocutors (contacts) on the left side of the Whatsapp window and click on it.
  • To send a file (picture or photo), click on the image of the paperclip (it's usually gray). When you are asked to choose from existing copies or take a photo right there with your camera, make a choice.
  • If there are too many chats, click on “Menu” (three dots) and select one of the following options: delete, archive, clear.
  • To start a new chat, click the button with a few lines of text in the main menu.

Why doesn't it connect?

The most common reasons failed WhatsApp connection via computer:

  • There is simply no connection (Internet). The provider will help here.
  • You forgot to create an account on your phone in advance.
  • If you did install the program on your phone, you did not go through activation by entering the phone number.
  • You are trying to log into your computer using the Internet Explorer browser. Unfortunately, this outdated browser does not support the program. Log in through another one.
  • You are not fully using open access on the Internet. For example, when using Wi-Fi in public places, which is provided to clients, there may be restrictions on access to any social network or messenger.

Advantages of the Web version

Among the advantages of the version of the messenger, which works from the developer’s website, and not from the user’s smartphone, the following stand out:

  • If you work most of your time personal computer, it will be more convenient to log into your favorite messenger from it.
  • All text messages can be comfortably typed on a large, real (not touch) keyboard, and you can view incoming messages on the big screen.
  • All new messages that you write or are written to you will be saved.
  • IN full version Whatsapp for PC you can change your status, create chats, when writing text messages you can insert emoticons, send photos.
  • It is possible to read message thumbnails if you are currently working in another program.
  • Nothing will happen to the program being linked to your phone number.

After work

When WhatsApp is no longer needed on the computer, on the tab with the name of the program in the phone, click on “Exit”. A dialog box will then appear asking you if you need to log out. this application from all computers. Answer affirmatively. Only after this will you completely close WhatsApp.

Any WhatsApp user, having tried the computer version, immediately understands that it is not inferior in convenience to the classic one. mobile version. Try it and see for yourself!

Hello, dear readers of the blog site. At one time, I wrote where I briefly described the functionality of these applications for mobile phones and held a vote on which program turned out better. However, it is not always convenient to use these applications from a mobile phone and I would like to be able to use, for example, WhatsApp on a computer(this makes typing much faster, and in general, since you are sitting at a PC, there is no need to hold a cell phone in your hands - I already wrote about this in the article).

In general, the online version of the program called WhatsApp Web available on the official website starting in the summer of 2016. This greatly simplifies the use of this software on a computer. Thus, today there are two main options for using WhatsApp on a PC - online, that is, through a browser (web version) or by installing a special WhatsAppSetup application from the official website on your computer. Let's take a quick look at them...

What you need to consider before installing WhatsApp Web on your computer

To avoid problems during installation, keep in mind a few basic important nuances:


Install WhatsApp on your computer

As I mentioned, it is especially important so that WhatsApp is installed on your mobile phone. To do this, simply go to the application manager on your mobile phone and type “WhatsApp” into the search bar.

Install the application you found (note that at least a billion users have already installed it before you) and follow the steps of the wizard (the application is linked to your mobile phone number, which you will need to confirm). It's simple.

If all the above conditions are met, then we proceed directly to installing WhatsApp on your computer or laptop. To do this, go to the official website mentioned above https://www.whatsapp.com(I would like to draw your attention to the situation that has recently worsened and I advise you to follow the advice given in the link safe use network) and go to the file downloads section on the tab of the same name " Download" .

There we select the operating system - Windows or Mac. Then everything is as always - select the download location on your PC, after the download process is complete, open the WhatsAppSetup.exe file and follow the steps of the installation wizard.

P.S. Personally, my installation of WhatsApp on my PC froze at the very beginning (on Windows 10). However, everything worked when I right-clicked on the WhatsAppSetup.exe file and selected the “Run as administrator” option:

It is possible that this may also be useful to someone.

After the installation process reaches the stage shown in the screenshot below, you will need to open WhatsApp on your smartphone and follow the instructions on this page (depending on the type of your mobile device— Android, iPhone or something else):

The most important thing here is located in the upper left corner, because it is this that will allow you to synchronize data between the version of WhatsApp on your computer and on your mobile phone. Accordingly, now you will need to take your smartphone and open whatsapp app, then open the menu in the upper right corner (click on the ellipsis) and select WhatsApp Web:

You will say (click) that “ok, okay” and you will get the opportunity to recognize the QR code, after which you will immediately see your WhatsApp contact sheet on your computer in a separate window of the newly installed program:

It is extremely easy to use - just a few menu items and convenient tools in communication windows.

Let us remind you that WhatsApp must be installed on your smartphone and running all the time while you are working with this program on your PC! If the phone is turned off, there will be no Internet on it or the application will be inactive, Whatsapp on the computer will not work either.

WhatsApp Web - go to WhatsApp via a browser (online)

The developers of the application (by the way, it was bought by Facebook several years ago for lard of evergreens) on their official website (mindful of the aspirations of their users) offer not only a version of the program for the computer, but also Possibility of accessing WhatsApp online, i.e. via a web browser.

In this case, you don’t even need to install anything - just on the official website https://www.whatsapp.com go to the “WhatsApp Web” tab or you can immediately follow the link: https://web.whatsapp.com/ (it makes sense to immediately so as not to look for it later).

Next, the algorithm of actions is the same as after installing the application on your computer (see just above) - go to WhatsApp from your smartphone, go there (on your phone) to the “WhatsApp Web” tab from the top drop-down menu and recognize the QR code with your phone, shown on web.whatsapp.com.

After this you immediately get access to the web version of WhatsApp directly from your browser window on your computer (that is, online).

True, the smartphone will still have to be kept on running application Whatsapp and available internet access. Otherwise, “there will be no kin.” But it’s still very convenient and I’m glad that the developers themselves are finally concerned about the convenience of their users.

Good luck to you! See you soon on the pages of the blog site

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Good afternoon

One of the most popular instant messengers (if not the most popular) now allows you to communicate with friends not only 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 does this work?

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 look short video, from which it will become clear how this program works on the 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 same 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 answer the most important ones right away frequently asked questions readers (but if there are 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 won't. 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 phones under Android control. 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 put this wonderful program on regular computer. Here's a short video about this:

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

Whatsapp Web is an innovative messenger that is a service of the Whatsapp application. Now program users can use all the main functions of the application by scanning a QR code in their web browser desktop computer or laptop.

The developers claim that the multi-platform nature of the WhatsApp Web application will allow its users to receive notifications of new messages even faster.

Whatsapp Web Review

Let's take a closer look at all the intricacies of the new service.

At the moment, Whatsapp Web for the computer has not yet been fully developed: there is no support for some browsers, and it is not available for IOS users due to the fact that the OS limits some functions of the service based on the special privacy policy of all Apple devices.

Today WhatsApp Web can be used in browsers:

Google Chrome,

Mozilla Firefox,

Opera

Microsoft Edge

and Safari.

You can also install the extension of the same name from the Google Chrome utility store. This way you won’t have to go to the service website every time. All data can be viewed on the browser taskbar.

To work with desktop WhatsApp version Web, you must own a smartphone running one of the following operating systems:

Android;

Windows Phone;

BlackBerry;

Symbian S60.

An updated client with support for the Whatsapp Web service is available in the application store of each of the above operating systems. In order to connect to it, you must have access to your phone.

Otherwise, you will not be able to log into your account from your computer. As soon as you turn off your phone, the messenger on your PC or laptop will automatically shut down, so keep an eye on your phone's battery charge while it's running.

Using WhatsApp Web for a computer

In order to increase the level of security of each user’s personal data, the desktop version of the service has an additional authorization function.

It is implemented using a QR code.

Follow the instructions to start using the service on Windows computers:

1. go to the program website;

2. now go to the WhatsApp application on your smartphone, open the menu and click on the service entry point, as shown in the figure;

3. Using the camera on your smartphone, scan the code that is displayed in the desktop version;

4. Immediately after user identification has been completed, your messenger account will open in the browser window.

Remember to instantly receive notifications from your computer Whatsapp versions Web, enable regular notifications in your settings.

Download a special extension or save the service page as a bookmark in your browser, this will make future work easier.

Greetings to blog readers.

And you know... At first, I thought, apparently, I need to download some kind of program or register somewhere. But it turns out that everything is much simpler. Even, very... very simple!

By the way, before you find out how to start this thing from your computer, I also recommend testing WhatsApp groups (which, by the way, are only for a maximum of 100 people). Simply, I checked how the movement works in groups under New Year, and to be honest, I was pleasantly surprised.

Everyone actively exchanges photos, audio and video. And despite the fact that my friends and I were far from each other, it felt like we celebrated the holiday together.

But more on that later. And now, let me tell you how to implement online login in WhatsApp on a computer:

And now more details...

WhatsApp Web official website address to log in from your computer:

https://web.whatsapp.com/

How to log into WhatsApp from a computer, and everything about the web version of WhatsApp

  1. Open web.whatsapp.com on your computer.
  2. Launch WhatsApp on your phone.
    • On Android: go to Chats > Menu > WhatsApp Web.
    • On Nokia S60 and Windows Phone: go to Menu > WhatsApp Web.
    • On iPhone: go to Settings > WhatsApp Web.
    • On BlackBerry: go to Chats > Menu > WhatsApp Web.
    • On BlackBerry 10: Swipe down from the top of the screen > WhatsApp Web.
    • On Nokia S40: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen > WhatsApp Web.
  3. Scan the QR code on your computer screen using your phone.

How to scan a QR code?

Oh, guys - it's as easy as shelling pears. There is no need to launch the camera)). Just go to the tab in the WhatsApp application (note that WhatsApp itself must be installed on the phone, otherwise how to log in...)

After which, use the instructions above, or simply repeat after me according to this simple plan:


Well, did you manage?

If not, write below in the comments. After scanning the square, synchronization with the phone will begin. Here, it is important that the phone is connected to the Internet, otherwise how will they find each other.

Well, the most interesting thing)). Now, your messages will be on both your phone and your computer. You correspond, for example, from a computer under , and your friends receive messages on their androids.

You write quickly and get everything done at work. And they hesitate and are surprised. How are you so on topic?

Well, so that you can go about your business and notifications also come to your desktop - just select the desired item:


Oh yes! And most importantly. You are in the know if you read my blog. Therefore, do not forget to monitor security and exit the session on time. Otherwise, someone else will be able to read all your correspondence.

As you already understood, entry and exit is carried out through the phone. WhatsApp Web tab.

And finally, to make the article richer.

What is WhatsApp Web?

In simple words, WhatsApp Web is an add-on to the WhatsApp account on your phone, but functions on your computer. It turns out that thanks to the site, you can synchronize all correspondence on WhatsApp and see it from both devices. Pretty cool. Considering the fact that from a computer, you can quickly find and download necessary information to your friends. Currently the WhatsApp Web app is only available for smartphones: Android, iPhone 8.1+, Windows Phone 8.0 and 8.1, Nokia S60, Nokia S40 EVO, BlackBerry And BlackBerry 10.

WhatsApp Web is not a separate WhatsApp account. When you use WhatsApp on your computer and phone, you have access to the same account from both devices.

Minimum requirements to use WhatsApp Web:

  • You need an active WhatsApp account on your phone.
  • You will need a stable Internet connection, both on your phone and on your computer.
  • You need to use latest version the following browsers on your computer: Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari.

What is WhatsApp:

WhatsApp is a private commercial messenger for smartphones (application). Using it, you can send text messages, audio, video, and simple photos via the Internet. That is, instead of SMS and mms, you can communicate from anywhere in the world, and use the Internet. Payment only to the provider according to your tariff for Internet traffic. And if you’re on Wi-Fi, it’s completely free and very fast.

The creators or developers of WhatsApp (founded by Jan Koum and Brian Acton) sold it to Facebook on February 19, 2014 for $19 billion. Facebook paid $4 billion in cash and handed over about $12 billion of its own stock. In addition, the agreement provides for the transfer of restricted shares worth $3 billion to the founders and employees of WhatsApp within 4 years after the closing of the transaction

Note that by April 2012, 2 billion messages were sent daily using WhatsApp, more than 10 billion in August 2012, more than 27 billion in June 2013, and more than 50 billion messages as of March 2015.

So, one day Skype practically occupied the entire market of international phone calls. And now, a new wave of WhatsApp will replace SMS. This is just a breakthrough!

And the exact number of users is not disclosed, but according to analyst Benedict Evans (Enders Analysis), in October 2012 the number of users exceeded 100 million people.

Only by according to Google Play, the number of users using WhatsApp on Android devices alone exceeds 1 billion.

And today, the number is even higher! Estimates alone amount to 32,000,000.

And at Apple, this is generally the most popular application in 121 countries (including the largest ones, except China, South Korea and Japan).

Losses mobile operators According to 2012 estimates, the decline in revenue for SMS messages due to the growing popularity of WhatsApp could reach tens of billions of dollars.

Just think about it. That as of April 2014, the number of active users exceeded 500 million, who exchanged more than 525 million photos daily via chat.

Where can I get the phone version?

The phone version can be downloaded for free at play.google.com. Usually in smartphone phones Android system There is already a Google Play application icon. But if it’s not there, just go to the site:

Then click install or download (green button). And everything is ready!

If, however, you use iPhone Apple or iPad, then installation is done through the official iTunes website. But in this case, you may need additional application- iFunBox, and re-installation. In general, here you will already need separate instructions. I'll try to write about this later.

How to log in online from a computer or via phone?

To log into your computer from your phone, use the instructions above. You just need to go to the website https://web.whatsapp.com/, and then launch the WhatsApp application on your phone and scan the special QR code.

If you encounter any difficulties, or if everything worked out, write below. I will be grateful to you.

And of course, I tried to show everything in screenshots so that they could do it the first time.

There are, of course, other ways to run WhatsApp on a computer (for example, through programs or emulators), and if you know about such methods, please write, I’m interested too)). And I will try to prepare videos for readers and post them in the comments.


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