
This means that nothing is stored on the PC. For full functionality, you will need to head to the app. You also can't create groups or leave existing groups. However, WhatsApp periodically checks for this and will block you eventually.įor instance, on the web version, you cannot delete or forward messages. There are a number of unofficial WhatsApp apps or widgets that you can get. If equipped, you can also use your webcam to snap a quick picture and send it as an attachment. You can view all the attachments sent by others. You can still send attachments from your PC as long as they are photographs. This also means that your phone's data connection is constantly being used. Your web session stays active as long as your phone has a connection to the internet. The WhatsApp web client uses your phone to connect and send messages – in a sense, everything is mirrored. You still get the same double tick marks (for delivered) and they still turn blue (when your message has been read by the recipient).

Whether you're typing a message from a phone or the web client, everything stays the same. To connect again, you need to go through the process again.

The QR code expires after a while and it ensures a single connection between the web client and phone. ) and then use WhatsApp on your phone to scan the QR code that appears. To start using WhatsApp web, you need to open a webpage on Chrome (Web.
