WhatsApp has started rolling out multi-device support in beta for both Android and iOS users that allows them to use their accounts on secondary devices, even when their phones are switched off or not connected to the Internet. The WhatsApp feature allows you to connect to four devices at the same time. Users will also be able to send and receive messages on the app even when their phones are not connected to the Internet. The WhatsApp update is meant for users who access WhatsApp on a desktop or Mac.
WhatsApp multi-device support lets users connect their instant messaging account to a secondary device like a PC, laptop, or Facebook Portal. WhatsApp continues to provide end-to-end encryption on the chats that take place using the secondary device. So neither WhatsApp nor a third party can read any messages sent or received.
Users can send and receive messages on their secondary devices even if they are not near their smartphones with the new WhatsApp update. The feature also helps you stay connected to WhatsApp even when your phone is switched off or runs out of battery.
For now, the multi-device support on WhatsApp is currently in beta mode and is available to iOS and Android users for testing. Please note that as the feature is currently in beta, it may have some bugs in the performance, which will be ironed out by the time a stable version is rolled out. To join the beta program, follow the below-mentioned steps.
To use WhatsApp on a multi device it is important to note that you must be on the latest WhatsApp version. Make sure to download the latest WhatsApp version and link your account to a secondary device. The feature is only available in ‘beta' and can have some stability issues. The feature is presently restricted to WhatsApp Web, Desktop, and Portal. The new feature can’t be used for linking an Android phone or iPhone as a secondary device yet. The feature is also not available on an Android tablet or iPad for now.
1. First, join multi-device beta by going to WhatsApp and then Settings > Linked Devices > Multi-Device Beta.
2. Next, go back to the Linked device's screen
3. Then tap the Link a Device button to link a new device.
4. Then scan the QR code available on your secondary device.
5. This will link it with your WhatsApp account.
Once you have enrolled in the beta program, follow these steps to use WhatsApp on your linked device.
1. First, download the WhatsApp desktop app or go to web.whatsapp.com.
2. Next, go to the Linked devices section from the WhatsApp Settings on your phone.
3. Then on the settings page select "Line a device".
4. This will open the camera scanner on the app.
5. At the same time, the website or the desktop app that you open on your laptop will show a QR code.
6. Simply scan this code with the camera of your phone and your WhatsApp will be activated on your laptop.
To download WhatsApp can be used on your desktop without a browser. Here is how to install WhatsApp Desktop on your computer.
1. First download the app from Microsoft Store, Apple App Store, or WhatsApp website.
2. WhatsApp Desktop works on computers with Windows 8.1 or newer macOS 10.10 or newer
3. For other OS, you can use WhatsApp Web in your browser.
4. Next download WhatsApp Desktop.
5. Visit the WhatsApp Download page on your browser and download the .exe or .dmg file.
6. Once the app is downloaded open the .exe or .dmg file
7. And simply follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Follow these steps to log out of WhatsApp web.
1. First, open WhatsApp Web on your desktop computer.
2. Next tap on the menu option above the chat list.
3. Then select the logout option.
4. Log out from your mobile device
5. Next open WhatsApp on your android or iOS device.
6. Then click on more options and select linked devices for android devices.
7. Select Go to WhatsApp settings and select the linked devices on the iOS device.
8. Then tap on the device and select log out.
To register for the WhatsApp beta program for testing new features follow the below-mentioned steps.
1. Go to https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.whatsapp.
2. Next, click on the dialogue box with a button that says - ‘Become a beta tester'.
3. Simply sign up.