Things to consider before installing WhatsApp Web on a computer

To avoid problems during installation, consider a few basic important nuances:

1. To use on a computer, you must have the WhatsApp application installed on your smartphone. It is not yet possible to use WhatsApp only on PC.
2. When installing the application on the computer, the program on the phone must be updated (requires the latest version).
3. Before installing on a PC, open the WhatsApp Web application on your smartphone.
4. WhatsApp application can be installed only on the following operating systems: Windows 8, Windows 10, MAC. Operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 are not supported.
5. Download the application on your PC only from the official website, which is located at this address https://www.whatsapp.com/download/ :

6. plan to work with this application on a computer. It is better that the phone is connected to the Internet via WiFi all this time in order to minimize traffic costs. nine0020

Installing WhatsApp on a computer

As I mentioned, it is especially important that that WhatsApp is installed on your mobile phone . To do this, simply go to the application manager on your mobile phone and drive in the search bar "WhatsApp".

Install the found application (note that it has already been installed by at least a billion users before you) and follow the steps of the wizard (the application is linked to your mobile phone number, which will need to be confirmed). Everything is simple. nine0005

If all the above conditions are met, then we proceed directly to installing Vatsap on your computer or laptop. To do this, go to the above-mentioned official website https://www.whatsapp.com (I draw your attention to the phishing problem that has aggravated recently and advise you to follow the tips for safe network use given by the link) and go to the file download 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, at the end of the download process, open the WhatsAppSetup. exe file and follow the steps of the installation wizard. nine0005

P.S. Personally, my installation of Vots App on a PC hung 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:

Maybe someone else might find it useful too.

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): nine0005

The most important thing here is the QR code located in the upper left corner (what is it?), because it is he who will allow you to synchronize data between the version of Vatsap on a computer and on a mobile phone. Accordingly, now you will need to take your smartphone and open the WhatsApp application, then open the menu in the upper right corner (click on the three dots) and select "WhatsApp Web" :

a picture of a QR code on your computer to transfer data (synchronize two programs). nine0005

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

Use it is extremely simple - just a few menu items and convenient tools in the communication windows.

Recall 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, vatsap on the computer will also not work .

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

Application developers on their official website (mindful of the aspirations of their users) offer not only a version of the program for a computer, but also the ability to access WhatsApp online , t .e. through 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 add it to your browser bookmarks immediately so that you don’t look for it later).

Further, 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 it with your phone QR code shown on web.whatsapp.com. nine0005

After that, you will 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 turned on with the Vatsap application running and available Internet access. Otherwise, there will be no kin. But it’s still very convenient and glad that the developers themselves have finally taken care of the convenience of their users.

Good luck to you! See you soon on the pages of the blog KtoNaNovenkogo.ru

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step-by-step instructions for downloading WhatsApp in Russia, installing it on a computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone, Android smartphone and tablet and activating the application

Policy, as well as international restrictions are reflected in ordinary Internet users, even if they consider themselves completely apolitical.

For example, iPhone owners in Russia can no longer use Apple Pay and buy apps from the App Store. In the summer of 2022, the situation reached the point where users from the Russian Federation could not download the distribution package of the WhatsApp messenger for Windows and Mac. The most absurd thing is that the web version of the messenger works great in Russia. nine0005

According to experts, the inability to download the WhatsApp client may be due to the blocking by Roskomnadzor of certain elements of the Meta infrastructure (the organization is recognized as extremist in Russia). In other words, the service responsible for WhatsApp updates was blocked in Russia.

Useful information about WhatsApp

Despite strange restrictions, WhatsApp remains available for users from Russia. Now the application cannot be downloaded from the official site, but it is available in the Windows Store. WhatsApp also has an excellent online client, comparable in functionality to the official version for PC. nine0005

Installing WhatsApp on a computer and laptop

Now difficulties can only arise with installing WhatsApp on a computer, so we will first of all consider this particular item.

Installing from the Microsoft Store

This method is suitable for users who have a licensed version of Windows 8 or later. It allows you to install WhatsApp through the internal Windows App Store.

To install, you need to launch the Microsoft Store and write WhatsApp in the search box. The first application in the list will be the desired program. After installation, log in to WhatsApp for Windows through your smartphone. nine0005

Obtaining a distribution kit using VPN

Previously, you can download WhatsApp directly from the official website using the substitution of the Russian IP address. But after the release of the official WhatsApp client, this feature was removed. Now on the WhatsApp website, only a link leading to the Windows Store appears. Thus, now WhatsApp can only be installed through the Windows Store.

Thus, WhatsApp can now only be installed via the Windows Store .

Web version of WhatsApp

In order to use WhatsApp, it is not necessary to install it on a computer or laptop. If you're having trouble downloading the PC client, try the online version of WhatsApp ¹ . In general, it is not much different from a full-fledged one. You must be logged in before using the site.

How to activate WhatsApp on a computer and laptop

In order to activate WhatsApp on a computer, you need to log in to the PC version via your mobile phone. Make it simple. nine0005 QR code. Screenshot of KP.RU

Select “Settings” in the mobile application menu and click on the QR code icon in the upper right corner. Select the "Scan code" tab and hover it over the image that appears when you launch the WhatsApp client for PC.

After a few seconds, the WhatsApp clients on the smartphone and on the computer are synchronized.

Installing WhatsApp on smartphones and tablets

As a rule, installation of WhatsApp on smartphones and tablets takes place automatically. Despite the restrictions of Roskomnadzor, all Meta apps (an organization recognized as extremist in Russia) can still be obtained from the App Store and Google Play. WhatsApp installation files for Android are also available for download on the messenger's official website. nine0005

Installing WhatsApp on iPhone and iPad

For iOS devices, there is only one way to install WhatsApp - through the official App Store.

Open the App Store app and select WhatsApp from the search menu. We are interested in the original application - WhatsApp Messenger. Click on the "Install" button, and then everything will happen automatically. After installation, the program will offer to restore past correspondence from the cloud storage (if any).

There is still no WhatsApp app for iPad in the App Store. Therefore, users have to use the web version of the messenger ² . Before that, you need to log in.

Installing WhatsApp on Android OS

Android users can get WhatsApp in two ways - through Google Play and the messenger's official website.

In the first case, you need to open the Google Play app store and type "WhatsApp" in the search field. Messenger will be installed automatically. nine0005 Google Play. Screenshot of KP.RU

In the second case, the application can be installed by downloading the latest version of the apk file from the official website ³ . This option is suitable for smartphones that do not have the Google app store installed.

The file must be downloaded to a computer and then transferred to a smartphone. After opening an apk file unknown to the system, the smartphone will block it and prompt you to enable the installation of programs from unreliable sources. Agree to it. nine0005

On Android tablets, WhatsApp will also need to run as a web app ⁴ . Testing of the official client for tablets is still taking place behind closed doors.

How to activate WhatsApp on a smartphone and tablet

Launching WhatsApp for the first time on a smartphone with iOS or Android, you bind it to a subscriber number. Therefore, further authorization after installation will take place via SMS. After entering the unique code from the message, you will activate WhatsApp. nine0005

Tablets are different. There are no publicly available applications for Android or iPadOS tablets, so device owners have to use the web version of the messenger. Authorization in it occurs through a QR code, which must be scanned through the function in the settings of the mobile version of WhatsApp.

Simple solutions to complex software issues

Popular questions and answers

Questions about common problems with WhatsApp are answered by Aisylu Shamsutdinova , head of sales at Gupshup (the largest global official WhatsApp partner).

How to transfer WhatsApp message history from one device to another?

Restoring message histories in WhatsApp is possible if the user has created a backup copy of chats in advance. In the latest versions of WhatsApp, chats are automatically copied and stored on the user's phone. You can also set up backups to Google Drive or iCloud (depending on the operating system of the device). If the user transfers data within devices with the same OS (Android or iPhone), then using backups, you can easily transfer data with almost no loss. nine0005

To successfully restore a Google Drive backup, it is important to use the same phone number that was used to create the backup. For iPhone - the same iCloud.

To transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone and vice versa, you need to use special applications such as Transfer to iOS, Samsung Smart Switch or Google Data Transfer Tool.

It is important to understand that the user will be able to transfer their account information, profile photo, individual and group chats, chat history, media files and settings, but call history or display name will not be transferred. nine0005

Can I recover deleted WhatsApp messages and attachments?

If you have previously created a backup copy (this usually happens automatically), you can recover deleted messages. To do this, just use the restore backup.

If the backup function has been disabled, deleted messages cannot be restored.

Can I prevent people not in my contact list from contacting me via WhatsApp? nine0185

Yes, unwanted interlocutors can be blocked. To do this, you need to open a chat with him, click on the contact view and select the "Block" option at the bottom of the menu. If you are being harassed by a business account, you can ask them to unsubscribe you from the mailing list, or select the "Complain" option. In this case, WhatsApp will investigate the situation and may block such a user and prohibit sending messages to anyone.

What should I do if photos are not uploading to WhatsApp?

The root cause needs to be corrected. There may be several of them:

1. Weak or no Internet connection. Reconnect to the network or restart your phone to reconnect.

2. Check the date and time on your phone. If they are incorrect, your device will not be able to access the WhatsApp servers and download your photo.

3. Check if there is enough memory on your device.

What should I do if WhatsApp stops working on my smartphone or PC? nine0185

In most cases, this is due to the Internet connection. First of all, you need to check if your connection is stable. Rebooting the device or updating the WhatsApp application on a smartphone or browser on a PC can also help restore the operation of applications to successfully launch WhatsApp Web.

Does WhatsApp access the owner's private data on a smartphone or PC?

Users' private messages and correspondence are end-to-end encrypted and inaccessible to anyone except themselves (including WhatsApp). nine0005

In addition to chatting, WhatsApp gets access to information and some smartphone functions. For example, it can be location information, access to the contact list, calendar, photos, microphone, and so on. These permissions are determined when the application is installed. You can change permissions later in the settings, but this may limit some WhatsApp features.

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