KB2002011702 - How to use the WhatsApp application on computer

Owned by Valdy
Last updated: Apr 17, 2020
2 min read

This knowledge base is created for the users who require to use the WhatsApp application on computer.

Instructions

Step-by-step guide:

  • Open Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser.

  • Go to https://web.whatsapp.com

     

  • Tick/Untick the Keep me signed in option. It is an optional.

  • Open the WhatsApp on the phone.

  • Tap the Settings.

  • Tap the WhatsApp Web/Desktop.

  • Point the phone to the screen to capture the code.

     

  • Start the chat.

  • When finish chatting, close the browser tab.

Close the browser tab or browser will not log out the Whatsapp web completely.
The Whatsapp web will still display if it is accessed via https://web.whatsapp.com with the same browser.
If this is a security concern, follow the step below on how to log out completely.

  • To log out completely from this browser, click the vertical dots and then click the Log out.

     

  • To log out from the phone, open the WhatsApp on the phone.
    Tap the Settings.
    Tap the WhatsApp Web/Desktop.
    Under the Logged in devices, tap the Log out from all devices and then tap Log out.