How to Download WhatsApp for PC/Laptop for Free

BY AB SAM

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INTRODUCTION

Whatsapp is currently the most popular communication application that allows you to send and receive text and voice messages, photos and videos without paying any SMS charges.

INTRODUCTION (Continued)

So far, the app can be used on Android, iOS, Blackberry and Windows phones. But, now you can download Whatsapp for PC/Laptop for free and use it directly without using your phone.

BENEFITS OF USING WHATSAPP ON PC

1. For those whose phone batteries quickly run out, having Whatsapp on their PC or laptop could be really helpful

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2. You can watch and share high-resolution videos and pictures when you have Whatsapp on your computer

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3. If you use Whatsapp for business purposes, using it on your PC and sharing files is much easier and faster.

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4. Whatsapp on PC is a cross-platform application, so you will be able to send messages to other messaging apps as well (even though it is limited to 1000 messages to other apps).

Steps to Download WhatsApp

for PC/Laptop

• Step 1 – Launch Chrome browser and go to https://web.whatsapp.com. When the website opens, you will see a QR code on your screen. There is no need to download any QR reader on your phone in order to read this.

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• Step 2 – Now launch Whatsapp on your phone and click on the three dots on the top right of the screen. Click on ‘more options’ and choose ‘Whatsapp on the web’. A QR reader will appear on your phone. Point this to your PC and read the code. You will be redirected to the login page for Whatsapp on the web and you are all set to start using Whatsapp on your PC or laptop.

Getting Started With Whatsapp on Your PC

1. You can start a new conversation on the desktop by searching for people on the search function and clicking on it. The interface within the conversation window is similar to that on the phone. You have emoticon and mic icons on the bottom and paperclip icon at the top (to attach multimedia files).

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2. You can customize your desktop notifications through the Settings menu. On the phone, you can click on the three-dot icon on the top and click on ‘Options’. Choose the ‘Notifications’ and then select ‘Desktop Alerts and Sounds’ to change the settings.

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3. To log out from the desktop Whatsapp, click on ‘Options’ from your phone and select the Whatsapp on the web menu. Remember that you will be logged in on the web by default unless you specify otherwise. You need to repeat the QR code process again to login to Whatsapp on the web every time you want to use it on your PC or laptop.

CONCLUSION

• For the desktop version to work, you have to be connected to Whatsapp on your mobile phone too. You can easily synchronize your messages between your phone and the browser.

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