How can I install WhatsApp on my computer?
WhatsApp can be used right from your desktop without a browser. To install WhatsApp on your computer, access Whatsapp's website from your computer’s browser, download it via the Apple App Store or the Microsoft Store. WhatsApp can only be installed on your computer if your operating system is Windows 8.1 (or newer) or Mac OSX 10.9 (or newer). For all other operating systems, you may use WhatsApp on your browser here.
To install on Windows 8.1+
- On your computer’s browser, navigate to the download page to download the .exe file.
- Once the download is complete, open WhatsApp.exe to install WhatsApp on your computer.
- When the install is complete, launch WhatsApp on your computer and scan the QR code to log in.
To install on Mac OSX 10.9+
- On your computer’s browser, navigate to the download page to download the .zip file.
- Once the download is complete, open the zip file to run WhatsApp.app.
- On your first install, the application will prompt if you would like to add WhatsApp to your Applications folder and your desktop dock.
- When the install is complete, launch WhatsApp on your computer and scan the QR code to log in.
Alternatively, you may download and install it via the Apple App Store.
To scan the QR code
- On Android: Chats screen > Menu > WhatsApp Web.
- On iPhone 8.1+: Settings > WhatsApp Web.
- On Windows Phone 8.1+: Chats screen > Menu > WhatsApp Web.