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WhatsApp has become a necessity for many of us.
Thats why it is among the top 10 most popular apps on Android and iOS.
The service is not limited to only smartphones.
it’s possible for you to use it on your PC through different methods.
So, lets look at two different ways to use WhatsApp on your Chromebook.
You get all the text and voice messaging features in this web-based version.
However, voice and video calls are not available as of this writing.
To use WhatsApp Web, all you have to do is follow these simple steps.
First, open Google Chrome on your Chromebook and go toweb.whatsapp.com.
Open WhatsApp on your phone and tap on theThree Dotsor theCogicon in the top-right corner of your screen.
Go toLinked devicesin the dropdown menu and tap onLink a Deviceon the following screen.
Next, a screen with a square camera will appear on your phone.
You are now logged in to your WhatsApp account on your Chromebook.
you could use the messaging features through the web version.
And to be able to make calls, use the method listed below.
you’re able to alsouse WhatsApp Web when your phone is offline.
All you have to do is install its app from the Google Play Store.
Before proceeding, it is worth mentioning that the Google Play Store is unavailable on some older Chromebook models.
It is also currently not available on Chrome OS Flex.
Heres how you could drop in the WhatsApp app on your Chromebook.
hit theLauncherin the bottom-left corner of your screen and locate the Play Store in the app drawer.
you could also search for it if you cant find it.
Alternatively, you might also go toplay.google.comto launch the store.
Once open, search for WhatsApp in the search bar of the Play Store.
opt for WhatsApp app and pressInstallto proceed with the installation.
Now, the app should be installed on your Chromebook.
you’re able to find it in your Chromebooks app drawer and start setting it up.
Once set up, youll get all the features of WhatsApp on your Chromebook that are available on smartphones.
Needless to say, youll need the hardware capabilities on your machine to use the calling features.
You have two different options to choose from depending on your preference and requirement.
