What are the features of WhatsApp Web?
The primary purpose of WhatsApp Web is to allow users to access messaging services via their computers, offering several features for added convenience.
- Users can send and receive unlimited text, voice messages, pictures, videos, documents, and links just as they would on the mobile app.
- Group chats are supported, making it easy to connect with multiple people at once.
- WhatsApp Web allows users to view and manage their contacts and message history, with information continuously synced with the mobile app.
- Notifications are integrated into the interface, ensuring users stay updated on incoming messages while multitasking.
- It offers end-to-end encryption, ensuring safe and secure communication.
- Users can reply or mute certain threads based on their preferences.
- While effective for instant messaging and multitasking, WhatsApp Web does not support voice or video calls.
How to connect your mobile phone to WhatsApp Web?
To use WhatsApp Web on your computer, follow these simple steps:
- Open WhatsApp Web on your computer:
- Go to the website web.whatsapp.com on your computer.
- A QR code will appear on your screen.
- Open WhatsApp on your mobile device:
- Launch the WhatsApp app on your phone.
- Go to WhatsApp Web option:
- Android: Tap the three dots at the top-right corner and select ‘Linked devices’.
- iPhone: Go to the Settings section at the bottom-right and choose Linked Devices.
- Press “Link a device” to continue.
- Scan the QR code:
- Use your phone to scan the QR code displayed on the computer screen.
- Connected:
- After scanning, your WhatsApp account will be linked, and messages will start appearing on the web page.
- You can now send and receive messages directly from your computer.
Note: Your phone must remain connected to the internet for WhatsApp Web to function properly.
