WhatsApp is the go-to app for most of us to communicate with friends, family, and colleagues.

But what if you’re an iPad user?

Well, WhatsApp doesn’t offer a native client for iPad yet.

person using an iPad

As a result, your best bet right now to access WhatsApp on the iPad is via WhatsApp Web.

Let’s see how.

Linking a machine via WhatsApp Web involves a one-time setup.

WhatsApp Web in Safari on iPad

Here’s how to do this and use WhatsApp Web on your iPad.

Step 1.

So, open Safari on your iPad and go toWhatsApp Web.

WhatsApp Settings page on iOS

Now, open WhatsApp on your primary phone.

It can be either an Android machine or an iPhone.

On iPhone, go to theSettingstab, selectLinked Devices, and tap onLink a unit.

Link a Device option in WhatsApp on iPhone

Finally, take your primary gadget and scan the QR code displayed on the WhatsApp Web page.

Wait for WhatsApp to download your messages; you should’ve successfully linked your iPad to your WhatsApp account.

Step 2.

prompt to scan QR code on WhatsApp for iOS

Step 3.

However, there are a few things you’re able to’t do with WhatsApp Web on your iPad.

Similarly, you’re free to’t search for a message beyond a couple of months back.

WhatsApp for Android Chats screen

In addition, WhatsApp currently doesn’t support internet tool notifications.

So you’ll have to go back to the tab to check for new messages.

Simply pair a Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad, and you’re ready!

WhatsApp Settings menu on Android

WhatsApp’s Link a Device feature

WhatsApp Web loading chats on iPad

WhatsApp Web conversations on iPad

Add to Home Screen option in Safari

adding WhatsApp Web shortcut to iPad Home Screen