The web version of WhatsApp has made using the world’s most popular instant messaging application from your desktop/laptop computer quite comfortable. So it is very common for users to ask themselves how to have the version WhatsApp Web on mobile.
In this post we will answer this question. We explain how to carry out the process successfully through the use of two phones.
How to open WhatsApp web on cell phone:
- Open the mobile browser where you want to use WhatsApp web and search for “whatsapp web” or enter the following address
- Next, open the “Linked devices” option in the side menu of the WhatsApp of the other mobile and then press the “Link a device” button.
- Enter your unlock pin or pattern to display the QR code scanner, which you must use to scan the code on the first mobile (in which WhatsApp web is open)
WhatsApp web on smartphone: how to get it?
Follow the steps below to use WhatsApp Web on your cell phone, there is no secret in the process. It is something that can be easily put into practice:
- Open Google Chrome (or whatever browser you’re using) and browse to the web version page on your device.
- Open WhatsApp Web client to be able to use the instant messaging service through your computer.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right and click on desktop site. You will arrive at the WhatsApp Web QR code to scan it.
- Use the second cell phone. Open the WhatsApp application on your second mobile.
- Click on the three dots at the top right and select WhatsApp Web.
- Scan the QR code from the browser of your first mobile in the WhatsApp application of your second mobile.
Once this is done, you will be able to use WhatsApp Web in the browser of your first mobile device. Remember that, in case of deactivating cookies, WhatsApp may not work correctly.
To use this version on an Android tablet you just have to open Chrome for Androidgo to the Menu to activate the “View as a computer” option and access the link to read the QR code.
how to sync WhatsApp with PC?
WhatsApp allows users to access WhatsApp on your phone and on your PC at the same time. There are two ways to use the WhatsApp application on the computer. Follow the steps that we suggest for each case:
1. Through WhatsApp Desktop:
is an application that can be downloaded for use on a computer. Follow these steps to complete the process:
- On your PC or laptop browser, go to the WhatsApp download page and download the .exe or .dmg file.
- Then open the .exe or .dmg file and follow the prompts to complete the installation. So you can see it as a desktop.
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2. Through WhatsApp web
Opening WhatsApp web requires a very simple procedure. Once you have done that, you will not have any doubts about how to open WhatsApp web, the WhatsApp application that can be used in a browser.
As of January 2015, users will be using WhatsApp through their web browser as an extension of the mobile device.
To connect your web browser to the messaging application client, follow these instructions:
- Open the / page in your Google Chrome browser.
- A QR code will appear, scan it into WhatsApp on your mobile and that’s it.
Immediately you will see that your device is paired and you will be able to open WhatsApp Web without any difficulty.
WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop are computer-based extensions of your mobile’s WhatsApp account. The messages you send and receive are synced between your phone and your computer, and you can view your conversations on both devices.
On iPhone, go to Settings>Select ‘WhatsApp Web’> Open the web address on your computer with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. Follow the instructions and scan the QR code.
To use WhatsApp web with the mobile turned off:
Currently, it is possible to use WhatsApp Web without having to have the mobile connected. This is one of the novelties on the platform. It is no longer necessary to have a mobile connected nearby to enjoy the web version of the app. There are two ways to do it:
Method 1. Update the app:
- Update WhatsApp on your phone, downloading it from or at .
- Then sign back in to your linked devices.
Method 2. Join multi-device beta:
If you tried method 1 to use WhatsApp web with the phone turned off and it didn’t work for you, then you have another option, you should join the Multi-Device Beta. Find this feature in the paired devices section of your mobile app app:
- Join the Beta.
- Sign back in to your linked devices.
From now on, even with your phone turned off or disconnected from the Internet, you can use the WhatsApp Web version or the desktop application on multiple devices at the same time.
We hope that the content of this post has answered all your questions about how to use WhatsApp web on mobile, a tool that you can use on both Android and iOS devices. Leave your opinion in the comments.
Frequent questions:
How to use WhatsApp Web on a cell phone?
To use WhatsApp web on a cell phone, you need to use another device that allows you to scan the QR code. The same procedure is followed as when you connect a PC to your mobile phone. For more details, check the post.
How to open WhatsApp Web without the other person knowing?
To open WhatsApp web without the other person knowing, you must switch to incognito mode. This will allow you to see the status of someone’s app without asking for trouble. Another option is turning off mobile data or disconnecting from Wi-Fi.
Where is WhatsApp Web?
WhatsApp web is found if you follow this link: from Google Chrome.
How can I activate WhatsApp web?
WhatsApp Web is activated, both on your phone and on your computer, in two ways: through WhatsApp Desktop or WhatsApp Web.
Is WhatsApp web still available?
The WhatsApp web function is not available in the app settings. Previously, we just had to go there and scan the QR code.
Currently, when you want to sync your smartphone account with PC or laptop and project the app interface, please go to ‘Linked devices’, who has come to replace her. The operation of this function is the same.
Why can’t I open WhatsApp web?
You cannot open WhatsApp web on your computer because of firewall or network settings, these may be preventing the site from loading. In case you find yourself in a situation like this, you should contact your network administrator.
Ask them to whitelist domains so they are allowed on their network. You will see that problems are quickly solved.
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