Install Whatsapp on PC
The Whatsapp one of the most popular messaging app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Nokia and Windows devices was up till now available for only mobile devices. Recently, Whatsapp released web client for some time now followed by the release of Whatsapp desktop client (whatsapp for pc) for Mac and Windows PC. With the help of WhatsApp web client and WhatsApp desktop client, you can access the Whatsapp from the phone, through the WhatsApp website (WhatsApp web app), and via the WhatsApp desktop app. The WhatsApp web is just an extension of your phone that mirrors the messages and conversations from the mobile device to the desktop.
Follow the following steps to download and install WhatsApp on laptop/desktop/PC
- Download Whatsapp for Mac or Windows PC from official WhatsApp website
- After downloading, install the WhatsApp desktop client (Whatsapp app)
- You will see on the screen the following screenshot
How to use WhatsApp on PC, desktop or a laptop
- Open WhatsApp on your iPhone, Android or any other device you are using
- On the upper right corner click on: and select WhatsApp Web
- On the upper right corner click on +
- Now point your phone to the desktop screen to scan the QR code (QR code displayed) on your PC screen
- When you focus your mobile's camera on the QR code it will immediately verify and login to your Whatsapp web account you can now use WhatsApp on PC, desktop or laptop
- After Login, you can receive messages, send messages, form groups, set new WhatsApp status, send and receive audio, video, images and can also change your profile picture.
Advantages of using Whatsapp desktop client
- Can use the following keyboard shortcuts during chats and notification on Whatsapp Desktop Client
- Cut — Ctrl+X
- Copy — Ctrl+C
- Paste — Ctrl+V
- Undo — Ctrl+Z
- Redo — Ctrl+Shift+Z
- Select all — Ctrl+A
- Search — Ctrl+F
- Open Profile and status — Ctrl+P
- New chat — Ctrl+N
- Zoom in — Ctrl+Shift+=
- Zoom out — Ctrl+-
- Actual size — Ctrl+0 Next chat– Ctrl+Shift+]
- Delete chat — Ctrl+Backspace
- Archive chat — Ctrl+E
- Mute — Ctrl+Shift+M
- Mark as unread — Ctrl+Shift+U
- Close — Alt+F4
- Notifications can be sent directly to your desktop
- No need for the extra tab on the web browser
- Archive any chat