Can you use WhatsApp Web without a phone?

No, you cannot use WhatsApp Web without a phone. WhatsApp Web relies on your smartphone to sync messages, contacts, and other data between your phone and your computer's web browser. Here's why you need a phone to use WhatsApp Web:

1. **Authentication**: To use WhatsApp Web, you need to scan a QR code displayed on the WhatsApp Web page using the WhatsApp app on your smartphone. This QR code establishes a connection between your phone and your computer's web browser.

2. **Message Synchronization**: WhatsApp Web mirrors the conversations and messages from your phone to your computer in real-time. It does not store messages independently on the computer. Therefore, your phone must remain connected to the internet for WhatsApp Web to function properly.

3. **Features and Settings**: Many features and settings in WhatsApp Web are controlled through the WhatsApp app on your phone. For example, you can manage notifications, privacy settings, and account settings through the mobile app, and these settings apply to WhatsApp Web as well.

4. **Security**: WhatsApp Web uses end-to-end encryption to secure your messages, and your phone plays a crucial role in this encryption process. Messages are encrypted on your phone before being sent to the web browser, ensuring that they remain secure during transmission.

WhatsApp Web is an extension of the WhatsApp app on your smartphone, allowing you to access your WhatsApp account from a desktop or laptop computer. However, you cannot use WhatsApp Web independently without a phone, as it requires a connection to your phone to sync messages and maintain security.