How to Use WhatsApp Desktop Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, and its team is planning to integrate a very awaited feature - WhatsApp desktop video call - soon. This feature will allow users to make voice and video calls directly from their computers using the WhatsApp desktop app.

To use the WhatsApp desktop app, you need to have a smartphone with a Wi-Fi connection. This is because the app requires your phone's data connectivity to sync between devices. If you don't want to receive or send any messages on your computer, you can simply log out of the desktop app.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the Three dots menu.

2. Click on WhatsApp Web and scan the QR code that pops up on the screen using your smartphone.

Alternatively, you can also open Settings > WhatsApp Web/Desktop > Scan the QR Code to scan the code.

3. Once you have scanned the code, the WhatsApp desktop app will launch automatically.

If it doesn't run automatically, head to the Downloads folder and run the installation setup. The executable file (.exe) will be saved in your system and will run automatically.

4. If you don't want to install the app manually, you can also download it from the official website or Apple App Store (for Mac).

Once downloaded, double-click the 'WhatsApp.dmg' setup and move the app to the application folder in your system.

5. To scan the QR code using WhatsApp installed on your smartphone, open the Settings icon that appears in the bottom right corner of your screen.

6. The user must make sure that his smartphone and computer have access to data connectivity to sync the app between both devices.

7. Once you have scanned the QR code, you will receive a confirmation message that you are linked to your WhatsApp conversations and contacts.

That's it! You can now use the WhatsApp desktop app on your Mac or Windows computer.

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