Unlike other popular Instant Messengers, WhatsApp has always struggled with multi-device connections. Until April 2023, you could only link your WhatsApp account to your desktop. WhatsApp did not introduce seamless messaging on linked PCs until last year. Now that muti-device capability has been brought to smartphones, the experience has gotten much better. In this article, we bring you the top 4 ways to use your WhatsApp account on multiple devices.
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Table of Contents
Use your WhatsApp account on another Android phone
Step 1: Install WhatsApp on the secondary phone.
Step 2: Launch the app and select your preferred language. Tap the forward arrow icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select ‘Agree and Continue’ on the following screen.
Step 4: WhatsApp will ask you for your number. Instead of entering your number, tap the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Link to existing account’. This will generate a bar code that you need to scan using the WhatsApp app on your primary device.
Step 5: Launch WhatsApp on your primary phone.
Step 6: Tap the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Linked Devices’.
Step 7: Select ‘Link a device’.
Step 8: Scan the QR displayed on your secondary phone.
Use WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp Web allows you to use your WhatsApp account on your PC without downloading the app’s desktop client. Here’s how you can use it.
Step 1: Launch the web browser on your PC and go to web.whatsapp.com.
Step 2: You will see a QR code displayed on the screen. To link your account, this code needs to be scanned using the WhatsApp app on your primary device.
Step 3: Launch WhatsApp on your primary phone.
Step 4: Tap the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Linked Devices’.
Step 5: Select ‘Link a device’.
Step 6: Scan the QR displayed on the web portal. Your WhatsApp account will be mirrored on your PC.
Use WhatsApp’s desktop client
Step 1: Download WhatsApp’s desktop client from its official website or Microsoft Store for Windows.
Step 2: Launch the desktop app on your PC.
Step 3: Click on ‘Get Started’.
Step 4: The QR code to link your WhatsApp account will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Launch WhatsApp on your primary phone.
Step 6: Tap the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Linked Devices’.
Step 7: Select ‘Link a device’.
Step 8: Scan the QR displayed on the desktop client. Your WhatsApp account will be mirrored on your PC.
Use WhatsApp Web on your Android phone
Apart from using the WhatsApp app on your Android phone, you can also use its Web portal on Chrome or your preferred mobile web browser. Typically, you wouldn’t need to use this option as WhatsApp now allows your account to be used on multiple Android devices. However, if you’ve got multiple WhatsApp accounts, you may need to use this method to accommodate one of them on your phone. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Open web.whatsapp.com on your phone or tablet’s web browser.
Step 2: Tap on the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Desktop site’.
You can now use the WhatsApp Web portal similar to how you use it on a PC. Use your primary phone with the WhatsApp account to link your secondary device.
Step 3: Open WhatsApp on your primary smartphone and tap the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen. Select ‘Linked Devices’.
Step 4: Tap on ‘Link a device’ and scan the QR code on your secondary smartphone or Android tablet.
You will now be able to use your WhatsApp account on your secondary smartphone or Android tablet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I use my WhatsApp account on multiple Android devices?
WhatsApp now allows you to link your account to multiple Android devices. Simply launch the app on your secondary device and select ‘Link to existing account’ upon startup.
Can I use my WhatsApp account on a PC?
You can use your WhatsApp account on your PC with the help of WhatsApp’s web portal and desktop client.
What is the device limit for linking a WhatsApp account?
You can link your WhatsApp to a maximum of four devices.
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Conclusion
This is how you can use your WhatsApp account on multiple devices. Last year, WhatsApp introduced a true multi-device experience, allowing users to independently link their WhatsApp account to other devices without requiring a smartphone connection. This means you can use your WhatsApp account on your desktop or your phone even if your primary phone is not functional or doesn’t have a functional internet connection.
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