WhatsApp Web down today: Popular messaging app WhatsApp is reportedly facing issues in several parts of India. Users are facing issues sending messages, while some have reported the app crashing. The Meta-owned messaging app is used by over 500 million users in India. Although there is no statement from Meta regarding the outage, if you are having issues, you can try using WhatsApp Web.

To use WhatsApp Web on your desktop and laptop, you can follow two login methods, one is to download the app and the other is to use it on your browser, whether it is your personal account or your WhatsApp Business account.

How to use WhatsApp Web on laptop/desktop browser?

WhatsApp Web lets you send private messages directly from any desktop browser, ensuring you stay connected. It offers the convenience of a larger screen without the need to download a dedicated desktop app.

Step 1: Go to web.whatsapp.com on your computer browser.

Step 2: You will see a QR code.

Step 3: Now open your app and navigate to linked devices.

Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions to scan the QR code with your phone.

Step 5: You can now use WhatsApp on your browser.

You can also download the WhatsApp app on your laptop/desktop and log in using the same QR code scanner process.

WhatsApp Status on the Web

WhatsApp allows you to check status/stories posted by your contacts even on WhatsApp web. All you need to do is click on the “Status” notification/symbol appearing on the left side of the web application. Then click on the contacts to check their status.