How to Use WhatsApp Web on Laptop or PC (2026 Guide)
WhatsApp Web lets you use WhatsApp on a laptop or desktop computer in any web browser, with the same chats, groups, photos and voice notes as your phone. I first linked it on my Chromebook back in 2015, when the phone had to stay online. In 2026 it is much better: once linked, WhatsApp Web keeps working even when your phone is off.
Quick answer: Open web.whatsapp.com on your computer. On your phone, open WhatsApp and go to Linked devices > Link a device (Android: More options menu; iPhone: Settings). Scan the QR code on the computer screen, or choose to link with your phone number and enter the 8-character code. Your chats load in a few seconds. You can link up to four computers or extra devices.
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How to use WhatsApp Web on a laptop or PC
- On your computer, open WhatsApp Web in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari or Opera. A QR code appears.
- On your phone, open WhatsApp.
- Android: tap the three-dot menu > Linked devices > Link a device.
- iPhone: tap Settings > Linked devices > Link a device.
- Unlock with your fingerprint, face or PIN if asked, then point the camera at the QR code on the computer.
- Your chats appear in the browser. Keep the tab open to get messages.
Link with your phone number instead of a QR code
If your phone camera is broken or the QR code won’t scan, click Log in with phone number on the WhatsApp Web page, enter your number, and type the 8-character code shown on the computer into the notification or the Linked devices screen on your phone.
What you can do on WhatsApp Web
- Send and receive messages, photos, videos, documents and voice messages.
- Read and reply in groups, react with emoji and use desktop notifications.
- Paste screenshots straight from the clipboard and drag files into a chat.
- Change your profile photo; see our tips for a great WhatsApp DP.
- Use keyboard shortcuts, such as Ctrl + Alt + N for a new chat on Windows.
WhatsApp Web vs the WhatsApp desktop app
WhatsApp Web runs in a browser tab, so it works on any computer, including Chromebooks and office PCs where you can’t install software. The WhatsApp desktop app for Windows and Mac runs on its own, starts with your computer, and supports voice and video calls. Both link to your phone the same way.
Keep WhatsApp Web secure
- On a shared or office computer, always log out when you finish. See how to do a WhatsApp Web logout on the PC or remotely from your phone.
- Check Linked devices on your phone now and then, and log out any computer you don’t recognise.
- Linked devices are logged out automatically if you don’t use your phone for about 14 days.
- Only use the official web.whatsapp.com address. Fake “WhatsApp Web” sites try to steal your account.
FAQ
Does my phone need to be online for WhatsApp Web?
No. Since multi-device support, WhatsApp Web works on its own after linking. Your phone only needs to connect once every couple of weeks to keep the link active.
How many computers can I use WhatsApp Web on?
You can link up to four devices, such as computers or a tablet, to one WhatsApp account at the same time.
Can I make calls on WhatsApp Web?
The WhatsApp desktop app for Windows and Mac supports voice and video calls. Calling in the browser version is limited, so install the desktop app if you call often.
Why won’t the WhatsApp Web QR code scan?
Clean the phone camera, zoom the browser page in, reload to get a fresh code, or use the phone number option instead.
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This is so amazing if we can use whatsapp service on browser.
Great Information.. My friend was were tired of whatsapp from mobile he wanted to use it through PC and now we have got the same
Can i use the whatsapp web, if i rooted my i-phone?
Do you think Watsapp Web Version will be useful for all?
sir but it is only useful for those of mac and windows but android still sufficient technique or special attempts are not made and usign the qr code
I did see the options on the app few days ago. Nice to know the details.
Initially i also searched these term like Whatsapp for PC and whatsapp for desktop . Now i found that we can use whatsapp through . This is good and i have used this, but without having internet in our mobile we can’t log in.
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I am waiting for when i can connect my whatsapp on iphone with my laptop.
Yeah i used it but it think for that we should have to active our mobile phone internet without that we can’t log in on desktop.
WOW…..Didnt know of whatsapp can be used on pc too. This one will help me alot as i am abig fan of whatsapp currently on android :)
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Very useful app, thank you. In Google Play millions applications, but really useful not so much.
Thanks for sharing your post on How to Use WhatsApp Online in Your Web Browser. Its worked. Thanks again.
we use whatsapp in our system but your trick help us to use in our web browser. thanks for sharing some great and interesting stuff.
I use mightytext so I can text on my computer, but I’ve heard a lot about whatsapp so this could be a nice alternative. Thanks!
Ok Whatsapp online on web is great but it has many security bug so be careful
Im a big fan of whats app, very useful and handy, Thanks for the tips