It was born about four years ago, and since then it has become the preferred way for millions of users to chat with their friends and loved ones on PC. WhatsApp Web no doubt is one of the best that has come out of WhatsApp offices, and even though it's not a complete solution like this for Telegram or other competitors in the messaging field, the tool provides everything – or just about everything – needed for those moments when we choose to use WhatsApp through a browser instead of turning to our smartphone
Although easy to use and easy to use, The WhatsApp Web site hides more secrets and other details than most other stage users. In this guide, we choose some of the most useful, as well as a few tricks and tips to immerse the web version of the fully text messaging platform. But before What exactly is a WhatsApp web site?
His name leaves no doubt: WhatsApp Web is no other than the web version of WhatsApp. Initially, the functions of this tool were limited, and among other things, there was no sending or receiving texts, and until several months after its birth only other browsers were compliant. Fortunately, in time will come new features that have made WhatsApp Web a more complete tool.
As for its effectiveness, it should be noted that WhatsApp Web requires a mobile phone that is always connected and connected to the Internet, otherwise the application will not work. This has led to the use of criticism, provided that in some cases such as the Telegraph offers the opportunity to continue conversations on computers or other devices such as tablets, without ending up with a user account-related telephone. in one case we had to report problems or security breaches found that would allow attackers to use user conversations.
How to use the Web Server on your computer
One of the great features of the WhatsApp Web site regarding other desktop messaging platforms is also for easy use. Any user, whether new to the world or advanced, can Use WhatsApp Web without many problems. To do this, just follow a few simple steps:
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On a computer, open the WindowsApp web version.
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On mobile, open the WhatsApp app and click the three-point button at the top right.
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In the Options menu, click on "WhatsApp Web".
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If necessary, give WhatsApp access to the camera.
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Scan a QR code from the web version of WhatsApp with a mobile camera
Once the connection is made, all conversations will appear in the web version of WhatsApp, and will be able to continue any conversations electronically without the use of a smartphone. As I mentioned before, and as WhatsApp warns as soon as the connection is made, The smartphone must always be connected to the Internet, or other problems such as unavailable messages or termination may occur.
How to use WhatsApp Web on a tablet or iPad
Although the tool is designed to use WhatsApp through a computer browser, WhatsApp Web does not impose restrictions on using an app on other devices. In this way, as we further explain at that time, it is possible to use WhatsApp on an Android tablet via WebSite. Just follow these steps:
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On your tablet, open the browser and, from the options menu, activate the desktop desktop mode & # 39 ;.
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Access the WhatsApp Web page.
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Scan the QR code with your mobile phone.
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When scanned, all conversations will appear on the tablet screen.
How to use WhatsApp Web on your mobile phone
And if you ask: Yes, you can also use WhatsApp Web on your mobile phone or iPhone. In this way, you can use your WhatsApp account on two phones at the same time, one for the messaging platform app, the other for its web format. To do this, the process is very similar to the previous one:
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On your mobile, open the browser and, from the options menu, enable & # 39; desktop mode & # 39 ;.
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Access the WhatsApp Web page.
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Scan QR code with a large mobile phone.
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Once scanned, all conversations will appear on the second mobile screen, and you can continue using the app first.
What to do when WhatsApp Web is not working
Between The most common problems with the WhatsApp web version, communications, incoming messages or failures when communicating between a cell phone and a computer. Although these failures can be caused by many causes, these are some of the most common, and their solutions:
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Phone connection issues: If your phone has network problems, or is not connected to a stable enough network, WhatsApp Web may not work. Try connecting to another Wi-Fi network – if possible – or to a mobile data network.
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Connection problems: In the same way, if there are problems connecting to the computer, WhatsApp Web will not work and it may be worth troubleshooting before trying to make the connection again.
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Messages not available: Unfortunately, there is no specific reason related to messages not found via the WebSite, and in this case, the only recommendation they provide is from the application's official support page, to exit the Web Page and do it again. to communicate again.
WhatsApp Web: best tactics
We already know what a Web site is and how it is used by multimedia messaging users around the world. Now is the time Compress this task fully, using some helpful tips and tricks that not everyone knows.
Compress WhatsApp Web completely with your keyboard shortcuts
Another advantage of using WhatsApp through the web is the possibility of using a virtual keyboard to write messages. This also allows you to get even more from the platform thanks to a series of keyboard shortcuts supported by WhatsApp Web, which can be useful in a variety of situations. This is a complete list:
- Ctrl N N: Create a new conversation
- Ctrl + Shift +): Next conversation
- Ctrl + Shift + (: Previous discussion
- Ctrl + E: Chat archive
- Ctrl + Shift + M: Mute conversation
- Ctrl + Space: Delete the conversation
- Ctrl + Shift + U: Mark as unread
- Ctrl + Shift + N: Create a new group
- Ctrl + P: Open profile
Get emojis as soon as possible
Writing emojis without needing it, WhatsApp Web offers suggestions when you type a word followed by a colon: ". In this way, A few emojis will appear with the included name.
Read messages without other contacts to know
If you haven't yet done the blue look of WhatsApp, but at some point you want to read the message without any other contact knowing, you can do it via WhatsApp Web. To do this, you must leave the mouse pointer at the top of the message content in the chat list, until a small pop-up balloon contains the contents of the entire message.
Send files instantly from mobile to computer (and vice versa)
In the past few months we have outlined how to use WhatsApp as a personal cloud to store private messages and files. Simply create a team where there is no other besides us. This, in addition, can be very useful when transferring files between computer and mobile quickly and without switching to third-party services. It will be enough with Attach any file to the conversation, be it a web version or a WhatsApp mobile app, too tell it on another platform. It's that simple.
Use WhatsApp as your other computer program
You do not need to open the WhatsApp website every time you want to use it on your computer. In fact, it's very easy to use the tool in the form of a browser-based desktop application.
To do this, once within the Web Page, simply click on the menu options of the browser you are using, and look for the option "create shortcut", "send to desktop or vice versa". The WhatsApp icon will appear on the home screen of the computer, and every time you want to install a messaging app you will need to use the program only as if it were an app.
Use multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same computer
Open the WindowsApp Web site in the browser and sign in. Now Open the incognito tab of the same browser, go to WhatsApp Web and sign in with a different account. Voilà, using two WhatsApp accounts on the same device.
Activate BlackApp Web's black mode
Although everything shows that his arrival is near, WhatsApp still doesn't have black mode. The same applies to your web version.
However, as we saw at that time in more detail, it is possible activate the black topic on the WhatsApp Web you just use a browser extension and download a related theme.
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