You can use WhatsApp on up to four linked devices at once without the need to keep your primary phone connected. Connect your primary phone every 14 days to keep linked devices logged in to your WhatsApp account. For the best experience, update to the latest version of WhatsApp.

You can link a device using your primary account phone number and a one-time code. Up to four linked devices can be linked without the need to keep your primary phone connected. You'll need to log in to your primary phone every 14 days to keep linked devices connected to your WhatsApp account.

Going forward, if you sign into WhatsApp on a new device, or you need to log into your own app again, you can choose to authenticate yourself with your email address instead of via SMS....

Sign in to your How-To Geek account. Lucas Gouveia / How-To Geek. Quick Links. Should You Use WhatsApp on the Web or Download the App? Download the WhatsApp App on Your Windows PC or Mac. Connect Your WhatsApp Account to the Desktop App or the Browser. Want to use WhatsApp from your computer?

Log in. Go to web.whatsapp.com on your desktop browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan the QR code with your phone. Now you can use WhatsApp on your browser.

To use WhatsApp Web, open a browser and go to web.whatsapp.com. You'll need to log in and synchronize WhatsApp Web with WhatsApp on your mobile device by scanning a QR code. Once the...

Signing in to WhatsApp Web is typically done by scanning a QR code on your iPhone or Android phone. If that's not doable, you can also link by entering the phone number of your WhatsApp...

Now you can enter your phone number on WhatsApp Web to receive a one-time code, which you can use on your phone to enable device linking, rather than having to scan a QR code. We look forward to introducing this feature to more companion devices in the future.

Log in. * Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details. Use WhatsApp Messenger to stay in touch with friends and family. WhatsApp is free and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.