how to use WhatsApp on your PC or Mac

WhatsApp introduced desktop app version of WhatsApp. Like WhatsApp Web, desktop application of WhatsApp is basically an extension of your phone and now WhatsApp’s desktop application for Windows 8 and above and Apple’s Mac OS 10.9 and higher is presently ready for download. WhatsApp desktop app is synced with WhatsApp on your cell phone. Since the application runs locally on your desktop, you’ll have support for local desktop notifications, better keyboard shortcuts, and more. It means now you will make chatting with your loved ones through WhatsApp conceivable without having to always check your mobile. Here is a guide on how to use WhatsApp on your PC or Mac.Download WhatsApp for Windows 8,8.1,10 and Mac OS X 10.9

How to download and set up WhatsApp on your PC or Mac

Before you start download  WhatsApp on your pc/mac you should know at least few essential system requirements which will help you later to install WhatsApp on your pc/mac.

System requirements

  • To use WhatsApp desktop app, firstly you will need to install WhatsApp on your Android, iOS (iPhone) or Windows smartphone.
  • WhatsApp desktop app available for Windows 8,8.1 and Windows 10.
  • While for Mac users, WhatsApp desktop app is available on Mac OS X 10.9 and higher.
  • Keep in mind that your phone will be connected to the internet.

Download the WhatsApp desktop app

Once you meet above criteria then you can easily download WhatsApp on your windows based pc or your Mac.

Installation of WhatsApp desktop app

Once a download has completed, you will head to install WhatsApp desktop app on your Windows or Mac pc. During downloading of an app you will notice Mac version of an app is 51MB while Windows version of an app is  61MB in size.

  • open the “WhatsAppSetup.exe” file.
  • Click on install
  • Once installed you will be welcomed with a login screen like the web interface.WhatsApp desktop app sign in

Scanning  and chatting

Once you installed WhatsApp desktop app version on your windows pc or mac then you can start chatting on WhatsApp desktop app but to start chatting on a desktop you need to scan QR code using your mobile phone.

  • Open your recently installed desktop WhatsApp application.
  • Scan the QR code using your cell phone.
  • Your phone will then divert you back to the application and your  WhatsApp profile should display onto your desktop in the meantime.
  • Now start chatting with your WhatsApp contacts. (Keep in mind that your phone will be connected to the internet to use WhatsApp desktop app).Whatsapp desktop app chatting

Customize WhatsApp  desktop app

You are also able to customize WhatsApp desktop app.Once you installed an app and started to use it, you can customize it using the default app setting.

  •  Once you begin new conversations and new group discussions using the desktop app. You can move and customize documents and pictures from your PC into the discussion and they will match up with your phone.
  • Then you can likewise switch certain elements on and off including sounds, and desktop notifications.
  • You can’t browse your camera roll using WhatsApp desktop app.
  • Like the web application, you can’t make the call using the desktop app.
  • It has some keyboard short cuts :New chat-Ctrl + N;Mute contact-Ctrl + Shift + M;Profile page-Ctrl + P.

Thus you can customize your WhatsApp desktop app. The main benefit with the WhatsApp desktop application is that you don’t have to open a different browser tab on your PC, and can rather utilize the application straightforwardly. WhatsApp is at long last playing get up to speed with whatever is left of the opposition with its new desktop applications. Players like Line, Telegram, Viber etc have offered a local desktop customer for a long while now.

Tell us in the comments in case you’re going to download and use WhatsApp’s desktop applications.

By Sameer

I'm Sameer Bille, a blogger from Mumbai, India. I started MuchTech as a passion.Here at Much Tech I write about Tech Tips,Tricks and how to guide.

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