How does whats web work? What are the benefits of WhatsApp Web? An example of what an invitation link looks like

Hello, dear readers of the blog site. At one time, I wrote where I briefly described the functionality of these applications for mobile phones and held a vote on which program turned out better. However, it is not always convenient to use these applications from a mobile phone and I would like to be able to use, for example, WhatsApp on a computer(this makes typing much faster, and in general, since you are sitting at a PC, there is no need to hold a cell phone in your hands - I already wrote about this in the article).

In general, the online version of the program called WhatsApp Web available on the official website starting in the summer of 2016. This greatly simplifies the use of this software on a computer. Thus, today there are two main options for using WhatsApp on a PC - online, that is, through a browser (web version) or by installing a special WhatsAppSetup application from the official website on your computer. Let's take a quick look at them...

What you need to consider before installing WhatsApp Web on your computer

To avoid problems during installation, keep in mind a few basic important nuances:

Install WhatsApp on your computer

As I mentioned, it is especially important so that WhatsApp is installed on your mobile phone. To do this, simply go to the application manager on your mobile phone and type “Whatsapp” into the search bar.

Install the application you found (note that at least a billion users have already installed it before you) and follow the steps of the wizard (the application is linked to your mobile phone number, which you will need to confirm). It's simple.

If all the above conditions are met, then we proceed directly to installing WhatsApp on your computer or laptop. To do this, go to the official website mentioned above https://www.whatsapp.com(I draw your attention to the situation that has become worse lately and I advise you to follow the tips for safe use of the network given in the link) and go to the file downloads section on the tab of the same name " Download" .

There we select the operating system - Windows or Mac. Then everything is as always - select the download location on your PC, after the download process is complete, open the WhatsAppSetup.exe file and follow the steps of the installation wizard.

P.S. Personally, my installation of WhatsApp on my PC froze at the very beginning (on Windows 10). However, everything worked when I right-clicked on the WhatsAppSetup.exe file and selected the “Run as administrator” option:
It is possible that this may also be useful to someone.

After the installation process reaches the stage shown in the screenshot below, you will need to open WhatsApp on your smartphone and follow the instructions on this page (depending on the type of mobile device you have - Android, iPhone or something else):

The most important thing here is located in the upper left corner, because it is this that will allow you to synchronize data between the version of WhatsApp on your computer and on your mobile phone. Accordingly, now you will need to take your smartphone and open the WhatsApp application, then open the menu in the upper right corner (click on the ellipsis) and select WhatsApp Web:

You will say (click) that “ok, okay” and you will get the opportunity to recognize the QR code, after which you will immediately see your WhatsApp contact sheet on your computer in a separate window of the newly installed program:

It is extremely easy to use - just a few menu items and convenient tools in the communication windows.

Let us remind you that WhatsApp must be installed on your smartphone and running all the time while you are working with this program on your PC! If the phone is turned off, there will be no Internet on it or the application will be inactive, Whatsapp on the computer will not work either.

WhatsApp Web - go to WhatsApp via a browser (online)

The developers of the application (by the way, it was bought by Facebook several years ago for lard of evergreens) on their official website (mindful of the aspirations of their users) offer not only a version of the program for a computer, but also Possibility of accessing WhatsApp online, i.e. via a web browser.

In this case, you don’t even need to install anything - just on the official website https://www.whatsapp.com go to the “WhatsApp Web” tab or you can immediately follow the link: https://web.whatsapp.com/ (it makes sense to immediately so as not to look for it later).

Next, the algorithm of actions is the same as after installing the application on your computer (see just above) - go to WhatsApp from your smartphone, go there (on your phone) to the “WhatsApp Web” tab from the top drop-down menu and recognize the QR code with your phone, shown on web.whatsapp.com.

After this you immediately get access to the web version of WhatsApp directly from your browser window on your computer (that is, online).

True, the smartphone will still have to be kept on with the WhatsApp application running and Internet access available. Otherwise, “there will be no kin.” But it’s still very convenient and I’m glad that the developers themselves are finally concerned about the convenience of their users.

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How it works?

First, you need to install the mobile version of WhatsApp on your smartphone. I note that without installing the program on your phone, nothing will work! If you don’t know how to do this, then read this short instruction:

Or watch a short video that will show you how this program works on your phone:

And we go through a little registration...

If you haven’t watched the video, then read on. You need to follow this link:

And we see the following message:

The first thing that catches your eye is an incomprehensible square called a QR code =)

How to log into the web version of WhatsApp?

To do this, you need to go to WhatsApp on your phone and click on the WhatsApp Web menu item, as in the picture below:

After this, you will be transferred to the next screen, where you will be asked to take a photo of that same mysterious square (QR code)

That is, we point the camera at the computer monitor screen directly in this window from the mobile phone and press the “OK” button.

And WhatsApp Web will immediately open directly in the browser on your computer!

Turn on notifications for new messages, as in the image above.
Save a bookmark to WhatsApp Web in your browser (this will be more convenient)

Answers to frequently asked questions

I will immediately answer the most frequently asked questions from readers (but if you have any more, ask them in the comments)

I don't have WhatsApp on my mobile phone. Will I be able to use the service from a computer, as you described in this article?

No, you can't. Having a mobile version is strictly required!

Where is the registration button?

She doesn't exist. I repeat that registration on WhatsApp is possible ONLY from your phone.

Will this WhatsApp work on my computer if I turn off my phone?

No, it will not. Look at the picture above, it clearly says: “Don't turn off your phone!” As soon as you turn off your smartphone (or the Internet simply disappears), the messenger will stop working.

In which browsers will the program work?

Currently only Chrome, FireFox, Opera are supported. Moreover, only the latest versions of these browsers are supported, so I recommend updating them.

I have an iPhone. Why can't I launch the web version?

Unfortunately, this service is currently only available to owners of Android phones. Undoubtedly, soon all this will work for the lucky iPhone owners, but now they will have to wait =(.

Will I have to take a photo of this QR code every time?

No, this is done only once, and the system remembers the code data.

Can I send photos from my computer?

Yes you can. Just click on the button in the chat with the “paperclip” icon and select the desired photo (or take a photo with your webcam):

So, the web version is very simple and straightforward. Enjoy using it and please ask questions in the comments.

I don’t promise that I will answer all the questions, but surely one of the other readers will help.

Update. There is an official opportunity to install this wonderful program on a regular computer. Here's a short video about this:

Update: Finally, it is possible to call friends directly from WhatsApp. Details here.

I am an active WhatsApp user, just like you. WhatsApp has the largest user coverage area in Russia, and it would be stupid not to use the resources of this messenger for business. It is always open, both on the phone and on the computer (Whatsapp web version on the computer), and the convenience is that no matter where I am, I can give prompt support and answers to those who are in training - “Result from 100,000 on a blog from scratch” . And this greatly improves the performance of many than if they were on the road, and upon arriving home they started the computer, and then got in touch with the students and gave advice.

The advantages are that within the group, there are already guys with results who have been pumped up so much that they have a “piece of my brain” that they pass on to others in case of questions, or when they urgently need to check the article and give feedback, and all together - we are raising a community of bloggers, where everyone is our own, and learning is built entirely on trust, from anywhere. Whether you are busy at work or traveling on public transport, you can ask a question at any time and get an answer, and moreover, just be an observer and read like a book - always up-to-date information on the topic of blogging.

This is how our new training format is being built, and many have already appreciated it.

I would also like to say that this makes the community very different. We have become mobile and allow us not to resist all the innovations of the modern world, but to keep up with the times, and use WHATSAPP ONLINE (from a phone, tablet, computer), and gain knowledge.

By the way. You can very soon... (don’t miss the recruitment to the WhatsApp group)

We don't do stupid things like 99% of the WhatsApp audience. Sometimes they send each other another piece of nonsense, and then they think it’s funny. You know, when such chats as ASYA and KIP first appeared, and many began to develop their own style of communication and communicate with each other. And in communication, there was always some kind of “trick”. My own unique style, I repeat.

Perhaps a set of emoticons... ๏̯͡๏

Afterwards, fields such as status appeared, and at the same time, statuses on social networks began to gain popularity.

And now attention!

-remember how popular these statuses were, in the sense that many people fell for them and posted some nonsense, believing that this would make them stand out from the crowd of users. The point is that everyone is trying to feel special. Oh statuses, all this is in the past. Even now, there is no such excitement for constant status changes...

Now, a new trick for novice WhatsApp users is to send regular spam from one user to another. And the virality (level of distribution) of many messages is as high as before on social networks there were working techniques like -

Class for class, or comm for comm...

Or put 5+ on the photo, and I will reciprocate...

Join the group and receive a gift for free...

Join the group, invite all your friends and get 5+ and gifts for free...

Guys, I just want to bring you closer to understanding the ethics of communication. So that you differ from the wide-eyed audience who have just installed WHATSAPP, on a tablet, or even a push-button phone, and use the chat functions like little children. Although they themselves were like that))

Before you write about something, or tell you, you need to first study it and see everything from the inside yourself. It’s just that sometimes, some messages sent within a chat between friends - they can be somewhat stupid, when on the other line there is a person who looks at it and thinks - this is another stupidity.

Really, from you? I didn’t expect it... Just to think, as an adult, I could send something like that))

Just remember those moments on social media. networks, when each other was asked to put a class on their status. And everyone began to interact... And everything began to work like an engine.

About the same thing can be observed inside WhatsApp now. When communication between friends crosses a certain line, and playful hands just want to send another stupidity, believing that others will appreciate it.

And probably, from now on, it’s worth telling about the first feature that is useful for pseudo spammers:

Feature 1. New newsletter to send a message to the necessary contacts at once

Everything is simple there, on your phone or tablet, there are three dots in the right corner, and you go to this menu, and there will be a “NEW NEWSLETTER” function. Click it, and now you can send a joke not to one contact, but directly, indiscriminately - to all contacts, send funny spam. Let them laugh))

By the way, about single messages on WhatsApp...

Can you imagine how some viral messages that were so popular many years ago on social networks, or those with a trick like: to make a wish come true, you need to send it to 10 friends. Or for good luck to follow you all year long, send to 5 friends, and if the message returns to you, then good luck awaits you...

Or here’s another, a viral message that spreads through simple transmissions from user to user. Probably everyone who has WhatsApp has already received this message at least once, which supposedly -

WhatsApp will become paid!

Did you also receive a message that WhatsApp will become paid? Do not worry…

Have you received this? Well, really, I’m serious... Write below if you have received or are receiving similar messages from others via WhatsApp.

And what do you think?!

Since 2013, this viral message has been circulating among WhatsApp users. And the most interesting thing is that many people now go into search and type in phrases like:

4 years have already passed since the first peak. And to this day, for many, this remains a mystery... It’s just that every year the year changes to a new one, and the most interesting thing is that the wave of requests continues precisely for September-October of each year:

-And yet, will WhatsApp become paid or not??? Will we pay for it?))

If you received such a message at home, then you probably still sent it to 10 contacts, or not? Write below... Just wondering how they determined which circle you had became blue? Well, that means good, no need to worry, and WhatsApp will not activate the account. I wonder what genius came up with this))

Here's the reality, since 2013:

This is the kind of life a simple network message had, that it began to manifest itself and generate new demand in search.

It’s just to imagine who is being led and typing in phrases, thinking... is this true? And yet, there are those who do nothing and doubt. And the majority are like that... Me included))

Just one text message - seen by MILLIONS of people. Can you imagine what kind of user coverage it has? This is the working message. This is how viral advertising inside WhatsApp can work...

Just look at how many ratings and official installations of the application there are on Google Play:

I remember how one smart old man with whom I worked told me: - a good product does not need advertising. And you know, there is truth in this. What do you think?!

Well, okay, not about that now. Just imagine, who would have thought - it stopped working on social networks. But in WhatsApp, it works. It feels like they are seeing this for the first time!

The way it is. Imagine that now every child has a tablet or phone. And everyone has access to WhatsApp. And it becomes so exciting not only for children, but also for adults. This is new communication for a new audience. And the style of communication for many is all new. And there’s laughter when a child sends some joke, and an adult picks it up and sends it to his adult contacts)).

So it turns out that for some, WhatsApp is used for business, while others use it thoughtlessly. And even more... They are simply killing their time without understanding the value of this platform.

In general, I would like to say a lot for all these communities carried out through WhatsApp. And sometimes you look at other people who are alone in life, but online, they are completely different, and do not observe basic communication ethics. All this is new, for many people it is so interesting and exciting that they can forget about who they really are.

I remember the day when my classmates were at the peak of the wave, and one after another, users began to register there, then it was still paid. And then there was this wave:

- WOW, CLASSMATES!

- WOW, VKONTAKTE!

- WOW, THEY CAME TO VISIT ME!

- WOW, WE GOT A CLASS!

All this gives rise to a new slang, a new style in our society. Which gradually fades... Everything goes in waves. But there are also those who constantly come to new chats, new messengers, and they again fall under this wave. And they become followers who perform the same actions or send spam. Or they get into arguments with other strangers...

And some people breathe evenly on some broadcasts, while others are attracted by it... How can it be, it can’t be! And then a wave of discussions begins, communication begins.

Personally, I don’t understand... As an adult, he can get into stupid arguments, through chats, or in messages with other strangers, or even acquaintances. Or just have meaningless conversations, killing your time.

Well then I won’t understand myself either...

I've reached a dead end)). Why then, do we need all these social networks and instant messengers like WhatsApp (I wonder how you pronounce this word? Is it correct?)

Probably the truth is this: For some it’s stupidity, for others it’s education and money. Otherwise, why else is all this being done? Or I'm wrong? Correct me…

Although you know, there is another truth in all these matters. Now I’m sitting in my ears, at my workplace, at home. The music rocks. I’m sitting here typing for you. But not everyone lives this way, not everyone has such a job...

This is where it turns out that I’m probably wrong in front of you and those who sit idle in a chair, or stare at the monitor to play or laugh. That is, it turns out that any distraction of a person to a message or news on social media. network, or to a message from WhatsApp is stupid, for the reason that we are controlled, they return traffic.

And in this, there is a deep meaning that a person who is on the road, or is busy with serious work offline, or is crossing a busy road, and there are things for him, at a given moment in time, that are much more important than the current event, and he reaches for the phone to read another stupidity, and then BAM, and an accident...

No, of course I’m going too far... No, this is stupid! I don’t think that because of the same messages, there are many funny things.

This whole topic also has its own wave of ridiculous incidents.

Just like with selfies. But here, of course, is a different story...

Just, you know. All this is interesting. Is not it? It's interesting to be mobile. No, I’m not talking about the nonsense above, or stupid, meaningless correspondence…. It's fashionable to be in trend, or something. It's fashionable to be mobile. That's the truth! As for who uses their devices how, and where, excuse me... This is everyone's business! Do you agree?

Now, you can move on to the next WhatsApp feature. By the way, one of the popular ones:

Tip 2. Using the Web version of WhatsApp online from a computer (well, yes, you knew...)

Everything is simple here. You need regular WhatsApp installed on your phone, and to exit your computer and use the online version of WhatsApp web on your computer, you need to go to the website: https://web.whatsapp.com/

It's much more convenient than using your phone. After all, you can type messages faster than anyone else, and also quickly find information in other tabs on your computer, and immediately transfer links to other users during communication. That is, there is no need to open a new tab on your Android phone, then return to the application and paste the link. Everything is simple here - you copy the necessary information and after a couple of seconds another participant sees it.

Step-by-step instructions on how to log into WhatsApp online from a computer:

Image. How to quickly log into WhatsApp web on a computer?

It’s simple, launch it on your phone through the WhatsApp Web menu, and the scanner will launch. You point it directly at the black and white code with the camera, and it automatically reads it and connects your computer to WhatsApp.

And it turns out that you will have the same windows and messages on both your phone and your computer, only you can correspond online using the PC keyboard. Convenient and fast! Is not it?

This is what our chat looks like from the monitor screen:

But there is one caveat! The phone must be turned on, and traffic will flow from both the phone and the computer. Therefore, if you are paying money for megabytes, then you should probably find a solution to run the chat only on your computer.

By the way. In order not to miss the recruitment of participants to the group of bloggers, with the completion of results,

Personally, I haven’t tried it; they work on two devices at the same time. But in a chat with users, such a question arose, and there was excellent advice - the first, of course, is to have Wi-Fi at home (Wi-Fi), then you can connect to Wi-Fi from your phone. After all, on your computer you are already paying for the Internet, and then it makes sense to pay additional megabytes of traffic when you are at home, and connect your phone to another mobile network, where you also pay the operator. And so it will work out, connect the general Internet via Wi-Fi, and receive it on any device from a phone to a tablet, laptop or computer. Convenient and cheap! You won't have to overpay for megabytes.

There was also another piece of advice - this find and download an Android emulator for PC, and install it on Windows 7 or Windows 10 (which one do you have?) ... And then, from the emulator, you can log in to the web version of WhatsApp on your computer and sit online on Windows, corresponding with others. But I admit honestly, I have never used this method, and if you have an addition to this, or your extensive experience on this topic, please share below to enlighten me and other readers.

Thank you very much for this!

It's time to delve deeper into WhatsApp and look at the next point...

Tip 3. How to respond to your interlocutor’s message without getting confused (for example, in a group chat)

When we are in a group chat and there are a lot of us, it can get confusing who is responding to whom. And for this, there is a convenient function to see which message was answered. That is, before the answer, the desired message is quoted.

It's convenient and there's no confusion. So, there can be 256 participants in a chat. But everyone will be able to understand to whom which message is addressed.

For example, Margarita asks in the chat about an article. And it was easy to answer. Or it would be more correct to quote this particular message and give an answer. To make it clear that the answer is addressed specifically to this topic:

If you are also running a business on a blog, or are just starting out... It will be useful for you for free... (especially, recruitment to the WhatsApp group is coming soon)

This is convenient when there is “trash” in the chat, and in a short period of time, many questions are received, and everyone needs help. And in order not to get confused by everyone, and so that others understand who the answer is addressed to, we quote the messages and give an individual answer.

We're interested! It's a pity that you are not with us yet...

Others read and also gain knowledge if a similar question arises. This is highly effective. So, one topic can be analyzed down to the smallest detail, so that there are no questions left, and at the same time, everyone learns the information better. And if something is not clear, you can always ask.

You don't have to wait a certain amount of time to get an answer. So, I can go to the refrigerator at night)), and in the meantime, see how you are doing. Yeah, great!

I will answer this question right away, but this question may require a more detailed analysis, and therefore, I will analyze it in the morning, promptly, at my workplace. There you can take screenshots of the problem and show in detail what and how, so that everyone can understand it.

It is very important that everything is clear and works out! And the chat helps a lot.

Oh, damn... I started talking so much that I forgot to tell you how to quote. And it’s easy to do. If we sit with online versions WhatsApp web, then select the checkbox and click reply:

If you are using (sitting) from Android, then you need to hold the message on the screen of your phone or tablet, and then the LEFT arrow will appear, you need to select (press) it, and this is what should happen:

Everything is simple there, use these simple functions. You will succeed!

Tip 4. How to enable individual notifications (directly to the home screen)

It happens that some subscribers or a separate group need to be distinguished from the rest, or as I use it, turn on individual notifications on the screen. Not just a notification that someone wrote to you on WhatsApp, but specifically when you are sitting, for example, in Odnoklassniki, or surfing other sites. And if they write a new message on WhatsApp, you don’t need to go to read it.

I immediately see the message on the screen...

This is what such notifications look like:

At the same time, you can completely turn off the sound notification so that the phone is not interrupted by vibration and unnecessary sounds. And so, when you just pick up the phone, it displays on top of all windows most important messages from the desired contact, or from the desired WhatsApp group. You can view it immediately or close it.

Convenient and efficient! There is no need to perform unnecessary actions.

This is also convenient because you can separate just WhatsApp messages from other contacts into relevant messages. Those messages that are relevant are displayed individually. And which ones are second in importance, you can always watch later.

So, those who are in the group and in personal training have a high priority for me, and therefore it was logical to include such a function.

It just turns on...

Instructions. How to enable notifications?

Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and the following menu will open, where you need to select “Group Info”:

Tip 5. How to turn off alerts (notifications) temporarily so as not to be disturbed

This is the next feature of WhatsApp, when you can turn off notifications for a while so as not to be disturbed. At the same time, if you use the previous notification method, then you can immediately, inside individual notifications configure - how to notify you: with sound (you can select a separate melody), with or without vibration, and a pop-up notification only when the screen is on.

But there is another, faster way to turn off WhatsApp notifications so that you are not disturbed.

At the same time, you can enable silent mode both at the level of the entire WhatsApp account, and separately for a participant or group, so as not to be disturbed.

If you want to enable silent mode (silent), at the level of the entire account, then just go to the main WhatsApp screen, and then to the settings.

This is where you can usually set your WhatsApp status, there is a separate setting to turn off notifications:

...and also, you can separately turn off for a group or make the desired participant silent, so as not to be disturbed for a while:

...and choose what time to set so as not to be disturbed:

As you can see, there is nothing difficult about it in order to step away from WhatsApp notifications for a while.

Also, there is a function to archive the chat, and then it will not constantly appear before your eyes about unread notifications:

Be careful! After you click archive, the chat goes into the archive and disappears from the WhatsApp screen. It's like you have no contact. To return the chat, you need to go to the Archive tab and unarchive the chat.

Also an interesting point. I admit, I didn’t check it yet at that time to see whether notifications would be disabled if the chat was archived. But I think this is roughly what was done for these purposes. To completely leave the conversation, and at the same time, to be a participant in it. You can write below whether you used this method... Personally, I tried to archive and restore the participant again. Try it too and share your opinion with us.

Tip 6. How to invite to a WhatsApp group without knowing the phone number (create an invitation with a link)

A great way to invite someone to a WhatsApp group without knowing the phone number is to send a link to an invitation to join the group.

I recently discovered this method. And I previously thought that in order to fill a WhatsApp group, I would need to find out everyone’s number and then enter it into the address book.

But it turns out that there is another, more convenient way to raise a group. The point is that a link is sent, which can also be recalled so that it does not work in the future. And when you send a link, a person clicking on it will see the same QR code as when entering the web version. You need to scan the code and you are inside the group.

This is a very convenient way to join a group.

By the way, where is this one located? invitation link:

If you are running a business on a blog, or just starting out... Don't miss the upcoming recruitment to the WhatsApp group of bloggers, with (recruitment to the group is coming soon)

So it turns out that in order to invite (add) a person to a group, you do not need to know his number. You just need to send him a special link, and only then can he be added.

An example of what an invitation link looks like:

You might be wondering: is it possible to find a person or group within WhatsApp?

6.1 How to find a person by phone number on WhatsApp?

One more point about how to find a person by phone number on WhatsApp - in any case, you need to know the number. Just add this number to your phone's address book, and after that, open the whatsapp application, and if the person you are looking for has WhatsApp on their phone, then it will automatically be displayed in the contact list and you can contact them. Well, I think everyone knows this...))

6.2 How to find a WhatsApp group?

But you won’t be able to find the group. You must either be invited to it via a link, or added manually by phone number. This is the peculiarity of individual grouping of communities, to which extra ones cannot be added purely by chance, having found the group through a search. There is no such possibility.

Tip 7. How to dissolve a group, or change the administrator (appoint a new admin)

For example, you are tired of being a group administrator because other users are asking you to do this or that. And you decide to appoint a new admin to transfer rights to him. Let them do the business for you.

As easy as pie!

There is such an opportunity not to disband the group, but simply leave it. And let it live for the old participants, without you. In this case, you can assign several administrators.

To do this, just go to the tab - Group info, and assign the desired member as an admin, as shown in the image below:

7.1 How to disband or leave a group?

You can individually remove the desired or all members from the group, or you can leave the group by clicking the tab: Leave the group. This is the same as deleting a group if it has 1 administrator. That is, you!

7.2 Additional information:

You can also block individual contacts, regardless of whether they are in a group or not. That is, prohibit people from writing or calling you (via WhatsApp). Here is the information from the official website:

Or, you can go to correspondence with the desired contact, and in the settings there will also be a link to block (and this can only be done from a phone. This option is not available on the web version)

Tip 8. How to prevent re-addition to a group?

I was in the same chat with friends, where one participant tried to leave the group 3 times, but he was added again, without his repeated consent))... Another joke to make it more fun within the group.

So what to do, you ask?

To leave a group without adding it again, you can use 3 methods:

First of all, you can simply ask the participants not to add you again. This is the simplest and most efficient way. And if you are heard, you will not be added again. Option? Yes, that's an option! (Okay guys, please...)
If they don’t listen to you and add you again, then you need to see who the admin of the group is (because only administrators have the rights to add members)... After which, block this contact separately. But there is an option that someone else will be appointed as an administrator, and you will be added again. So you may need to block everyone)). What a disaster! ((
Just move the chat to the archive and forget about it. This method was discussed above. Also an option.

Tip 9. How to know that a message has been read?

Each message sent to another WhatsApp participant is placed with special checkmarks. At the same time, you can understand whether your message was delivered or read or not.

Now, excuses like I didn’t see the message or the phone was turned off won’t work. You will know whether your message has been read or not.

Moreover, you can find out what time the user was last online.

Let's take a closer look at what the developer writes:

Such a moment! You can turn off such notifications about reading messages. But at the same time, you won’t be able to see when a person logged into WhatsApp. That is, it turns out that if you hide yourself from the user, then the subscriber’s last session when he was online will not be displayed to you.

This is such a metaphysical paradox))

Therefore, the next question arises...

9.1 Why is it not visible on WhatsApp when a person has logged in?

Precisely for the reason that the person turned on this very invisibility. So you can't see when it was last. But at the same time, he doesn’t see when you came in too. Everything is equal!

They say there are separate third-party applications that allow you to see when a person read messages and when they last logged in, even if you turned on invisibility. But this is a separate topic. And I think, what is the need for this? If you have had experience installing a similar application for WhatsApp, then please share below...

9.2 How to enable invisibility in WhatsApp?

Photo 1. Go to settings

Photo 2. Open the “Privacy” tab

And now, you can configure Privacy (visibility of personal data), which other users can see:

Photo 3. Set up invisible WhatsApp (so they don’t see you when you were online)

Note! If you hide your last visit time, you will not be able to see the last visit time of other users.

Photo 4. Addition to Photo 3 (disable read receipts)

Important! Read receipts cannot be turned off for group chats.

9.3 How can I find out who has read or not read a message in a group chat?

For example, you are leading a group, and it is important to know whether all group members have read the message. After all, if 2 such checkmarks do not appear (oh, blue checkmarks), it means not all participants read it. And, to find out which of the participants did not read the message, you can click on the checkbox of the desired message and go to the tab - “Message Information”.

Here is an example from our group:

Imagine how good and convenient it is. The response from WhatsApp groups is higher than anything else. After all, the group is created with a narrow focus, where everyone goes towards the same goal - big money from the Internet. And every message on the topic is regarded by each participant as important. Inside, you can share secrets that are not simply told in the public domain. This improves the performance of each participant.

Not with training until the result... There will be few places!

Tip 10. How to find out that a person has blocked you on WhatsApp (and how to block a contact)

It also happens that you are tired, or tired of you)). And to block a person, just go to the correspondence with the desired person (open the conversation), and click the three dots to open the settings menu, and there will be a tab - MORE, and by clicking on it, you will be asked to block the contact:

How to block a contact

But there are cases and vice versa. Imagine that you are not blocking, but you are blocked. Eh, it's a shame))

And you, a little, want to know for sure whether I’m blocked? And here the official clipping from the WhatsApp website comes to the rescue:

Almost all.

This is how the article turned out)). I admit, there were moments when I was distracted, due to the long publication, in order to analyze certain points for you as much as possible. I prepared the article within 3 days. The first day I wrote 5 chips, and finalized the rest over the course of 2 days, from time to time, going to the computer in my free time.

I wanted to analyze those points that I found useful for myself. And you will probably also highlight a lot of interesting things for yourself. Although I’m sure many of you already knew some nuances when communicating on WhatsApp. Tell us below, or ask your question - which WhatsApp features you found useful and which you already knew about...

Thanks again, and see you again!

WhatsApp Web is an online version of the application through which you can log into your account from any personal computer. The program is very convenient to use, because no matter where you are, you can use WhatsApp not only from your device. Whatsapp Web can be downloaded anywhere in the world.

Basic characteristics of downloading and installing WhatsApp Web

To log into the online version of the software component, you need to visit the company’s website, where the code will be displayed, with which the account will be loaded.

The appearance of the icon must be scanned with your phone; to carry out this procedure you should:

go to the application on your phone;
open the WhatsApp Web item in the messenger menu;
point your smartphone camera at the barcode;
Then the application will automatically configure work on the computer.

For normal launch and operation of WhatsApp Web, one of the following browsers must be installed: FireFox, Google Chrome, Opera. With these platforms the application will not slow down, so it is recommended to use them.

WhatsApp Web for desktop has the following features:

exchange of messages in the context of correspondence;
creating groups and chats of dialogues between a large number of contacts;
sending pictures, videos, audio recordings, music, documents of various extensions;
updating profile information, at any time you can change your account name, photo, status, etc.;
create and send voice messages. This is all thanks to the voice communication functions through which information is transmitted.

The only drawback of WhatsApp Web is the inability to make calls, but the company promises to fix this problem soon.

Sometimes there are problems establishing communication through the browser version, this is often due to:

lack of a stable Internet connection;
lack of pre-registration through the telephone version of the application. In order to access the online program on your computer, you must register the mobile software component;
not all browsers work and are compatible with this application, so before you start working with WhatsApp, install the appropriate platform;
work is impossible if the application version is outdated;
The program does not operate under conditions of limited access to public networks.

WhatsApp Web is installed on a phone in the same way as on a computer, the only difference is logging into your account. It happens immediately by logging in via a smartphone. After you log into your account, you need to configure it if necessary. The WhatsApp profile is simple, understanding the settings will not be too difficult. In order to change a photo, you need to click on the window where it should be located and select a new image. You can also customize the status; to do this, find the pencil icon and click on it, enter the appropriate sentence and save it.

Advantages of using WhatsApp Web online on your computer:

the convenience of typing messages using the keyboard, it is much more practical than using standard text writing on a smartphone;
all correspondence is saved and transferred for storage to the main application server;
you don’t have to worry about strangers getting into your account, because the connection to the phone is preserved;
all information transfer capabilities are retained from the telephone version;
You can display received messages on your desktop. This means that when messages arrive, they will automatically be displayed on the computer.

Installing and communicating via WhatsApp Web on Android is not difficult, especially in creating correspondence and various thematic chats.

Communication is carried out as follows:

Select the contact with whom you will have a conversation.
Click on the appropriate field, create a conversation or connect with a person using a voice conversation.
Enjoy unlimited communication traffic!

If you have any questions with the operation of the application, please contact WhatsApp support. Help is available at any time, customer service is free. The software component is installed on all platforms and is used absolutely on equal terms. WhatsApp Web does not provide a separate account, so its use is only possible when registering in the full version of the application. This version was developed to improve the quality of the services provided and it is worth noting that it has become widespread among a wide range of users. The online program expands the ability to communicate not only through the telephone, but also through a computer.

Like many serious instant messengers, WhatsApp has its own online version WhatsApp Web. That is, you can access your profile and communicate directly from the browser, without using your phone. Almost without using... But more on that later.

What are the benefits of WhatsApp Web?

you can log into your account directly from your computer, from your favorite browser;
typing messages on a full-size keyboard is still more convenient than on a virtual smartphone;
all correspondence and personal settings are completely preserved, since all data is stored on a central server. And the online version of WhatsApp is not a separate profile, it is an addition to the telephone version;
you can change status and profile data directly from WhatsappWeb;
the account is still linked to the phone, so there is no risk that someone else will be able to use the account from a computer;
You can receive message notifications directly on your computer's desktop and even read message thumbnails.

How to log into WhatsApp Web

To log in whatsappWebfor computer from your account, you need to:

visit the project website by following the link: https://web.whatsapp.com/;
When the site page loads, a special QR code will appear that you will need to scan with your phone. And just for this you will need an activated phone account. So, to scan the code, you will first need to launch the WhatsApp version on your phone, then select “WhatsApp Web” in the messenger menu and point your phone camera at the window with the code;
then the messenger will do everything itself. If the code is successfully scanned, a characteristic sound will be heard and an exact copy of the chats of the mobile version of WhatsApp will appear in the browser window.

To WhatsApp Web on computer functioned successfully, one of the following browsers must be installed: Opera, Google Chrome, Safari, FireFox, Edge.

WhatsApp Web Features

Actually, using the browser version whatsapp you can do almost everything exactly the same as in a full-fledged mobile:

exchange text messages with your contacts;
create group and individual chats;
insert emoticons into messages;
send and receive graphic, audio and video files;
manage your own profile, including changing your avatar photo and status;
send voice messages. Service Whatsapp Web allows you to record a voice message and send it as an audio file;
but, alas, it is not yet possible to call a subscriber using the browser version. Perhaps this flaw will be corrected in future versions of the program.

If you can't connect

However, it also happens that you cannot connect to the browser version of WhatsApp. And this can be caused by a variety of reasons:

The most common reason is communication problems. Nothing can be done in this case, all that remains is to wait for the provider to solve its problems;
There is simply no account on WhatsApp. Alas, but go to Web WhatsApp for computer without having an account on your mobile phone, it is simply impossible;
Problems logging into your WhatsApp account on your phone. Before logging into the online version of WhatsApp, you must first activate the mobile one;
the browser version is inappropriate or WhatsApp is not updated. Alas, the famous Internet Explorer cannot work with WhatsApp Web. On the other hand, there are not so many fans of this browser left. It is also possible that you have an outdated version of WhatsApp installed. In this case, you need to update the messenger itself;
If you are using any public version of Wi-Fi, it is possible that it has restrictions on access to social networks, instant messengers, etc. Including on WhatsApp.

Manage your profile on WhatsApp Web

Any profile change on the computer will be instantly reflected in the mobile version. For example, to put a different profile photo, you just need to left-click on it and select the desired photo in the window that opens. You can also change and status. To do this, just click on the pencil image under the profile photo - and the status will become available for editing.

How to Chat on WhatsApp Web

To start communicating with friends, just select the desired contact on the left side of the window - and the last chat with him will open. In the lower field you can write messages and insert emoticons. And so that send some graphic file, you need to click on the image of the gray paper clip in the upper right part of the screen. You will be prompted to select either an existing photo or take one using the built-in webcam. You can also add a photo by simply dragging it into the chat window. You can also archive, delete, or clear chats. This is done from the chat menu - by clicking on the image of the service button in the form of three vertical dots.

Adding a new chat to WhatsApp Web

To start a new chat, you can, while in the main window, click on the button in the form of text. It will be possible to add existing contacts to this chat, as well as create a group one if you add several people at once. Browser version WhatsApp allows you to receive notifications about new messages directly on the Desktop. Moreover, you can see thumbnails of these messages so as not to be distracted by reading the entire text while working. In this case, you can also receive sound signals. The notification cannot be received only in the Edge browser. However, there will be a sound notification. It is possible that this restriction will be removed soon.

Certainly, WhatsApp Web It's worth at least trying it out. Its advantages are quite obvious, so now you can communicate with your friends without taking too much time off from working on the computer - as if it were happening on social networks, for example.