WhatsApp is a messaging application that allows users to send text, voice and video messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other content
. It is available on mobile devices and can be accessed from computers
. To use WhatsApp Web:
- Open a web browser and go to web.whatsapp.com
- Open WhatsApp on your phone
- On Android, tap the three dots in the top right corner, then select "Linked Devices"
. On iPhone, go to Settings, then "Linked Devices"
- Tap "Link a Device"
- Use your phone to scan the QR code displayed on the web page
To increase privacy on WhatsApp Web in public spaces, you can install the Privacy Extension For WhatsApp Web from the Chrome Web Store
. This extension blurs messages until you hover over them and lets you decide which elements you want to blur, such as all messages in chat, last messages preview, media preview, and profile pictures
