How do you scan a QR code to use WhatsApp Web?

To use WhatsApp Web, you need to scan a QR code with your smartphone to link your WhatsApp account to the web browser. Here's how you can do it:

### Using WhatsApp Web

1. **Open WhatsApp on Your Smartphone**: Launch the WhatsApp app on your smartphone.

2. **Access WhatsApp Web/Desktop**: Tap on the menu icon (three dots) or settings icon (gear icon) located at the top right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select "WhatsApp Web" or "Linked Devices."

3. **Scan QR Code**: A QR code scanner will open within the WhatsApp app. Point your smartphone's camera at the QR code displayed on the WhatsApp Web page in your web browser.

4. **Link Your Account**: Align the QR code within the scanning area on your smartphone's screen. Once the QR code is scanned successfully, your WhatsApp account will be linked to WhatsApp Web, and you will be logged in automatically.

5. **Use WhatsApp on Web**: After linking your account, you can use WhatsApp on your web browser to send and receive messages, view chats, and access other features.

### Additional Tips

- **Stay Connected**: Keep your smartphone connected to the internet while using WhatsApp Web. WhatsApp Web relies on your smartphone to sync messages and other data.

- **Log Out**: If you're using WhatsApp Web on a shared or public computer, make sure to log out after you're done to prevent unauthorized access to your account.

- **Security**: WhatsApp Web uses end-to-end encryption to secure your messages, ensuring that they remain private and secure during transmission between your smartphone and the web browser.


Scanning a QR code with your smartphone is the simple process by which you can link your WhatsApp account to WhatsApp Web. Once linked, you can conveniently use WhatsApp on your computer's web browser to send and receive messages without having to pick up your smartphone.