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New: voice and video calls now work in WhatsApp Web (rolling out)
WhatsApp Web, explained simply.
Step-by-step guides to log in on any computer, use the features that matter, fix problems, and keep your chats safe from scams. Written in plain language for real people.
The only official WhatsApp Web address is web.whatsapp.com. Check your browser bar every time.
1 · Open the official site 2 · Link from your phone 3 · Chat on the big screen
Quick start
Two ways to log in to WhatsApp Web
Method 1: Scan the code
- On your computer, type web.whatsapp.com into the browser bar yourself.
- On your phone, open WhatsApp, go to Linked devices and tap Link a device.
- Point your phone at the code on the computer screen. Your chats appear in seconds.
Method 2: Use your phone number
- On web.whatsapp.com, choose Log in with phone number and enter your number.
- The computer shows an 8-character code. Keep that screen open.
- Enter that code on your phone when WhatsApp asks. Only do this for a login you started.
Browse by topic
Everything about WhatsApp Web, in one place
Login & Access
Log in with a code or your phone number, stay logged in, and log out remotely. Start with the complete login guide.
Features & Calling
Calls in the browser, sending files, shortcuts and settings: what WhatsApp Web can do and how.
Desktop & Other Ways
WhatsApp Web or the desktop app? Installing on Windows and Mac, and other ways to use WhatsApp on a computer.
Safety & Precautions
Check who is using your account, avoid fake login pages and code scams, and use shared computers safely.
Fix Problems
Code not loading, notifications silent, keeps logging out? Fixes from the quickest checks to the less obvious causes.
Not sure where to start?
Stay safe
3 rules that protect your WhatsApp Web
Scammers rarely need to “hack” anyone. They try to trick you into linking their computer to your account. These habits shut that door.
1. Only ever use web.whatsapp.com
Type it yourself or use your own bookmark. Never log in through a link someone sent you.
2. Never scan or enter a code for someone else
“Vote for my friend” and “I found your photo” messages are known tricks to link a scammer’s device.
3. Check Linked devices regularly
Log out of anything you don’t recognise, and turn on two-step verification.
What’s new
Calls now work in your browser
On July 28, 2026, WhatsApp announced voice and video calls, one-to-one and in groups, directly in WhatsApp Web, with no app download. WhatsApp says the feature is rolling out gradually, so it may not appear for everyone yet.
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Who writes these guides
Checked against official sources, every time
Every guide is written and maintained by Ankit Kumar, a technical writer and content researcher who focuses on explaining technical topics in plain language, based on reliable sources. We are independent: WhatsApp and Meta don’t pay us or review our work.
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- Written for real people. Plain language, clear numbered steps, and technical terms explained.
Quick answers
Do I need a password for WhatsApp Web?
No. You log in by linking the computer from WhatsApp on your phone, either by scanning a code or by entering an 8-character code. A page asking for a WhatsApp password is fake.
Does my phone need to stay on?
No. Linked devices work even when your phone is off. But WhatsApp logs them out if you don’t use WhatsApp on your phone for more than 14 days.
Can someone read my chats through WhatsApp Web?
Only if their device is linked to your account. Check Linked devices on your phone and log out anything you don’t recognise.
Is this the official WhatsApp site?
No. We are an independent guide. To use WhatsApp Web, always go to web.whatsapp.com.
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