WhatsApp is the application with the most users in Mexico. According to data from the MX Internet Association, 78.6 million people use it in both personal and work environments and although its common use is on smartphones, there is also a newly optimized desktop version to improve communication flows on the computer. .
What is WhatsApp Desktop?
It is an extension of the messaging app account that a person has on their phone to use it on a computer, where the messages sent or received are synchronized between both devices to see them on either of the two.
There is also a Web version, but the main difference is that with WhatsApp Desktop it is not necessary to use the browser, since it is an application that is downloaded from the application store or from the official page.
How to download and install WhatsApp Desktop
The process to download the application on your computer is simple, regardless of whether it is a Windows or macOS computer. However, it is necessary to take into account some considerations, such as the version of the operating system. For Windows, it must be 8.1 or later, while for macOS it must be 10.11 or later.
If you have a computer older than these versions, your only alternative is to use WhatsApp Web from the browser.
The app can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, from the App Store, or from the , where an .exe or .dmg file is located. Once the download is complete, open the file and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
How to log in to WhatsApp Desktop
Like the download, this process is not complex, although it does require the phone where the account is used to scan a QR code. On Android, this is obtained from the more options icon. There you must click on ‘Link a device’ and follow the instructions.
In the case of iPhone, the option is found in Settings and it will only be necessary to scan the code that is displayed on the computer screen. Once the steps are complete, your session is ready to use.
The main advantage of this application is that it works independently, that is, it is not necessary to have the phone nearby or connected to the same network to send or receive messages.
