{"id":111375,"date":"2026-03-14T14:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maketecheasier.com\/access-whatsapp-on-chrome\/?update=20260314"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:25:00","slug":"access-whatsapp-on-chrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/access-whatsapp-on-chrome\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been in a heated discussion on WhatsApp, typing on your phone probably felt limiting. Fortunately, WhatsApp makes it easy to continue your chats on your computer, where a full-sized keyboard and large display make communication much easier. Not to mention, it supports better multitasking while you&#8217;re working. Here\u2019s how to unleash your WhatsApp desktop experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-1NCIxT wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#set-up-whatsapp-web\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">How to Use WhatsApp Web<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#use-whatsapp-desktop-app\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">How to Use WhatsApp Desktop App<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#set-up-whatsapp-in-c\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">WhatsApp on iPad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#whatsapp-web-features-limitations\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Key Features and Limitations of Using WhatsApp on Desktop\/Web<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-up-whatsapp-web\">How to Use WhatsApp Web<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use WhatsApp on PC, you have two options. The first one is WhatsApp Web, which is accessible through your browser. There are two methods of connecting your WhatsApp account to your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scan-qr-code\">Scan the QR code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to <span class=\"url\">web.whatsapp.com<\/span> in Chrome, Firefox, or whatever browser you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-qr-code-view.png\" alt=\"QR code view for logging in with WhatsApp Web. s\" class=\"wp-image-858783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-qr-code-view.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-qr-code-view-366x225.png 366w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-qr-code-view-732x450.png 732w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-qr-code-view-733x451.png 733w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn on your phone and scan the QR code on the PC screen with the camera. This will open WhatsApp on your mobile device. On iPhone, tap <strong>Open link<\/strong> and then <strong>Continue<\/strong>. On Android, simply tap <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"858782\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-iphone-open-link.png\" alt=\"Selecting &quot;Open link&quot; option after scanning QR code from browser on PC in WhatsApp on iPhone. \" class=\"wp-image-858782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-iphone-open-link.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-iphone-open-link-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-iphone-open-link-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"858781\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-iphone-continue.png\" alt=\"Tapping &quot;Continue&quot; in WhatsApp on iPhone to link account to PC. \" class=\"wp-image-858781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-iphone-continue.png 323w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-iphone-continue-104x225.png 104w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-iphone-continue-208x451.png 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, scan the QR code again to load WhatsApp in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-phone-number\">Use your phone number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of scanning QR code, click the link <strong>Log in with phone number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-connet-with-phone.png\" alt=\"Clicking on &quot;Log in with phone number&quot; option in web browser on PC. \" class=\"wp-image-858788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-connet-with-phone.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-connet-with-phone-366x225.png 366w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-connet-with-phone-732x450.png 732w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-connet-with-phone-733x451.png 733w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the next screen, enter your phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-add-phone-number.png\" alt=\"Entering phone number to log in with WhatsApp Web. \" class=\"wp-image-858790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-add-phone-number.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-add-phone-number-400x205.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A code will appear, which you need to input in the mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-enter-code.png\" alt=\"Prompt to enter code on phone to login with WhatsApp Web on PC. \" class=\"wp-image-858789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-enter-code.png 778w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-enter-code-377x225.png 377w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-enter-code-755x450.png 755w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-pc-enter-code-756x451.png 756w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On your phone, you should have received a notification to enter a code to link the new device. Tap it and confirm you wish to link a device. Then input the code from PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"858797\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-notification.jpg\" alt=\"Viewing notification to enter code in WhatsApp on Android. \" class=\"wp-image-858797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-notification.jpg 313w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-notification-101x225.jpg 101w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-notification-201x450.jpg 201w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-notification-202x451.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"858798\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-continue.jpg\" alt=\"Pressing &quot;Confirm&quot; button to link Android phone with WhatsApp Web via phone number. \" class=\"wp-image-858798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-continue.jpg 313w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-continue-101x225.jpg 101w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-continue-201x450.jpg 201w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-web-android-continue-202x451.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-whatsapp-desktop-app\">How to Use WhatsApp Desktop App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp also offers a dedicated desktop app that allows you to access your conversations without relying on a browser. You will first need to download the application for your Windows or Mac computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting on either platform involves open the app, then either scanning a QR code on PC with your phone, or logging in with your phone number, as above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-qr-code-view.png\" alt=\"Login screen for WhatsApp desktop app on Windows. \" class=\"wp-image-858817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-qr-code-view.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-qr-code-view-400x189.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can initiate pairing via the WhatsApp mobile app. On Android, tap the three dots in the upper right corner, while on iOS select the <strong>You<\/strong> option in the bottom menu. Select <strong>Linked devices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"858821\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-android-linked-devices.png\" alt=\"Accessing &quot;Linked devices&quot; from the Android WhatsApp app. \" class=\"wp-image-858821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-android-linked-devices.png 315w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-android-linked-devices-101x225.png 101w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-android-linked-devices-203x451.png 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"858822\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-android-link-device.png\" alt=\"Whatsapp Desktop Android Link Device\" class=\"wp-image-858822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-android-link-device.png 315w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-android-link-device-101x225.png 101w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-android-link-device-203x451.png 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap <strong>Link device<\/strong> and then go ahead and scan the QR code that appears on PC with your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your phone scans the code, your computer will automatically sign you in and show your conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a Windows user, there&#8217;s an alternative way to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/install-and-use-whatsapp-on-windows\/\">use WhatsApp on laptop or PC via th PhoneLink app<\/a>. You can check the steps to do so here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WhatsApp desktop app isn&#8217;t officially available for Linux users, but you can try using a <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/whatsie-unofficial-whatsapp-desktop-client-linux\/\">third-party WhatsApp client<\/a> instead. Or you can use WhatsApp Web on your Linux PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-up-whatsapp-in-c\">WhatsApp on iPad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a very long time, WhatsApp didn&#8217;t offer a dedicated app for iPad. That finally changed last year when Meta launched the app in the App Store. However, your tablet needs to run iOS 15 or above, which means a lot of older iPads won&#8217;t be able to run this app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, the old method to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/get-whatsapp-on-ipad\/\">access WhatsApp Web in your browser on iPad<\/a> still works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatsapp-web-features-limitations\">Key Features and Limitations of Using WhatsApp on Desktop\/Web<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp Web and desktop automatically sync all your chats, media, and notifications from your mobile device. Over time, WhatsApp has also ported many of features of the mobile app to PC. For instance, I recently discovered that you can add new contacts from your computer or even enable an app lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-pc-app-lock.png\" alt=\"&quot;App lock&quot; feature view in WhatsApp desktop client.\" class=\"wp-image-858923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-pc-app-lock.png 600w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/whatsapp-desktop-pc-app-lock-352x225.png 352w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create a <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/create-aim-style-whatsapp-status\/\">WhatsApp Status complete with stickers, GIFs<\/a>, and more. WhatsApp Channels and Communities are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be able to access your WhatsApp mobile account on all your computers and laptops, you can link up to 4 different devices, making it easy to stay connected across every device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, there are some limitations to using WhatsApp Web or desktop. For instance, while Meta finally launched voice and video calls in the WhatsApp desktop client, the Web version does not support this. You can&#8217;t <a data-lasso-id=\"60283\" href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/export-whatsapp-chat-history-pc\/\">export your WhatsApp chat history<\/a> either (not natively), in both Web and desktop versions. At the same time, you can&#8217;t share your location or create\/view broadcast lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet despite these constraints, WhatsApp Web or desktop can still be a convenient option for most users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how to use WhatsApp on desktop, explore more useful tips by reading about the <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/read-whatsapp-messages-without-opening\/\">most reliable ways to read WhatsApp messages without opening them<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to type faster or navigate WhatsApp more easily? 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