How to open whatsapp on laptop without phone

How to use WhatsApp on laptop or PC

WhatsApp says that your phone doesn’t need to stay online to use WhatsApp on other linked devices like laptop, but your linked devices will be logged out if you don’t use your phone for over 14 days.

India Today Tech

New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 1, 2022 16:00 IST

WhatsApp tip: People now have the option to use this messaging app on up to four linked devices at the same time. (Image credit: Reuters)

By India Today Tech: WhatsApp is accessible online as well, and you no longer need your smartphone to use the app to send messages to someone. Just a few months back, the platform released the multi-device feature that allows you to access WhatsApp without your smartphone.

The feature is available for WhatsApp Web and Desktop versions. People now have the option to use this messaging app on up to four linked devices at the same time, without requiring their phone to be online. This basically means that even if your phone is switched off, you will be able to access WhatsApp on the (laptop) Web or desktop version.

Do keep in mind that users might witness some syncing issues in some situations, which WhatsApp is already working on a fix. The company says that your phone doesn’t need to stay online to use WhatsApp on linked devices, but your linked devices will be logged out if you don’t use your phone for over 14 days.

How to use WhatsApp on Laptop or PC without phone

Step 1: Type WhatsApp Web on your browser if you don’t want to download the desktop version of the app.

Step 2: You will now get WhatsApp Web link on the top, just click on it and a QR code will appear.

Step 3: You need to scan this QR code from your smartphone by opening WhatsApp on your mobile > setting menu > Linked devices > Link device.

Note: Do keep in mind that you will require your smartphone the first time you try to log in to WhatsApp on any other device like your laptop or PC. Once you successfully log in, you won’t be required to use your phone again to access WhatsApp on a PC or laptop.

Step 4: You will now see “Scan QR code” written on the top of your WhatsApp screen. So, now you just need to place your phone on laptop’s screen ad scan the QR code.

The scanning process is similar to the way you make an online payment on an offline store using Paytm or Google Pay. Once the scanning process is successful, you will be able to use WhatsApp on laptop or PC without your phone.

Unsupported features if you use WhatsApp on laptop or PC

WhatsApp says that you won’t be able to clear or delete chats on linked devices if your primary device is an iPhone. It will also be difficult to message or call someone who is using a very old version of WhatsApp on their phone. WhatsApp will also not show you live location on linked devices. It is not possible to create and view broadcast lists on linked devices. Lastly, sending messages with link previews from WhatsApp Web is also unsupported.

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Edited By:

Ankita Garg

Published On:

Jul 31, 2022

How to use WhatsApp on laptop without internet in your phone

Tech tips and tricks: WhatsApp is running the beta program of multi-device support that will allow users to run WhatsApp solely on a linked device like a laptop, without their phone being connected to the internet. Here is how you can experience the new feature in beta mode and all the things you need to keep in mind while doing so.

By Sarthak Dogra: WhatsApp is gearing up to bring a very important feature for all its users. The chat app will soon allow you to run your WhatsApp account on up to four linked devices, without the need of an active internet connection on the smartphone on which you primarily use WhatsApp.

The multi-device support is already in testing on both Android and iOS devices. However, it is currently in beta mode, and we will have to wait a bit before it is rolled out to all WhatsApp users around the globe. Till then, users who get a chance to see the beta mode on their phone can opt for the program and enjoy the new feature.

Easy to see, the new WhatsApp ability will be an exceptional way of using the app for those who handle multiple devices simultaneously. At present, you are required to keep your phone connected to the internet to use WhatsApp, even if you are using it on your computer which has an internet connection. With this, users are unable to use WhatsApp solely on a linked device.

The new feature changes that. But instead of waiting for multi-device support to arrive on your phone, you can join the beta mode to experience it right away. Here is a look at how you can do so and what are the things you will need to take care of while linking your WhatsApp account to multiple devices.

WhatsApp multi-device support - how to join the beta program?

As mentioned above, multi-device support on WhatsApp is currently in beta mode and is available to iOS and Android users for testing. Those interested can opt in the program and get started with it right away. Of course, since it is in beta as of now, expect some bugs in the performance, which should be ironed out by the time a stable version is rolled out.

For now, joining the beta version will allow you to use WhatsApp on up to four linked devices. For this, you will not have to keep your primary phone connected to the internet. The chat messages will directly arrive on your linked computer, on the WhatsApp desktop app or website, and you can respond to them from right there.

To join the beta program for multi-device support, WhatsApp users can go to Settings on their primary phones, select "Linked Devices" and tap Join Beta under the "Multi-Device Beta" section on the page. Upon a successful joining, users will be able to link devices to their account and run them individually.

WhatsApp multi-device support - how to run it on your laptop

After you enroll in the beta program, steps to use WhatsApp on your linked device are simple. First, you will have to either download the WhatsApp desktop app on your laptop, or visit the official WhatsApp website, i.e. web.whatsapp.com.

Next, open the Linked devices section from the WhatsApp Settings on your phone, just as done above. The settings page will have an option of "Line a device" right in the middle.

Clicking on it will fire up a camera scanner on the app. Correspondingly, the website or the desktop app that you open on your laptop will show a QR code. Now just scan this code with the camera of your phone and your account will start running on the new device right away. As always, all the conversations through any of the linked (or primary) devices will be end-to-end encrypted.

WhatsApp multi-device support - things to keep in mind

There are certain limitations to running your WhatsApp account on linked devices for now. In case your primary device is not connected to the internet and you are using WhatsApp on a linked system, you will not be able to delete messages or conversations form your account.

In addition, when using the linked device, you will only be able to exchange messages with users who run the updated version of WhatsApp on their phones.

There are two important things to keep in mind for using the multi-device support. The first is that among the four linked devices, there can be no other smartphone. You can only run your WhatsApp account on one phone at a time. Others can be laptops or desktop computers. Though WhatsApp might extend this ability to include multiple phones in the time to come.

Another important note is that all linked devices will be disconnected form your WhatsApp account in case you fail to use your primary phone for over 14 days. This means that you will have to run WhatsApp on your phone at least once every couple of weeks.

We should reiterate that the feature is in beta mode as of now and may cause some problems with the app performance to users. In case that happens, users can opt out of the beta program through the app to get back on the regular version of WhatsApp that runs smoothly.

Edited By:

Ketan Pratap

Published On:

Nov 9, 2021

How to use WhatsApp without a smartphone| ichip.ru

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Author: Petr Davydov

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If you want to use WhatsApp without a mobile phone, there are various options for this. We present you with two options for using WhatsApp in this way.

With WhatsApp Web, you can use the corresponding messenger not only on your smartphone, but also on your computer. However, your phone must always be on the same network as the PC. You can do without a smartphone at all, but this will be discussed in the next chapter, which is about the second option. nine0003

When you open WhatsApp Web, you will be shown a large QR code just to the left of the center of the screen. If you do not want to log in every time again, activate the "Stay signed in" option.
Now launch WhatsApp on your smartphone and find in the menu that appears after clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner, the item "WhatsApp Web".
Click on "WhatsApp Web" and select the "Scan QR Code" option.
Bring your smartphone to the screen of your computer with the camera and scan the code. After that you will be logged in. nine0026
Note: There is no longer a need to log in to this computer. However, the PC and smartphone must always be on the same WLAN network.

If you want to do without a smartphone, this is also possible. However, you will need a telephone number for this, which may belong to a landline telephone network.

First download BlueStacks App Player for Windows or Mac OS and install this software. nine0003

At the top left, click on "Search" and enter "WhatsApp" there. Then select the appropriate search result.
You must now sign in with your Google account. If you don't have one, you can very easily get yourself a Google account.
Download WhatsApp and wait until the installation process is complete. Now you can run the application.
To register, you will need a mobile or landline number that has not yet been used for WhatsApp. After that you will receive an SMS. nine0026
If you cannot receive SMS, you should use a phone call. In this case, the code will be dictated to you by a computer voice.
After all this, you can use WhatsApp as usual, but on a computer.

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