How to use Whatsapp using Whatsapp web client in Linux

WhatsApp web client in Linux

In this article we will explain how to use WhatsApp using WhatsApp web client in Linux. WhatsApp came with the feature called Web Client. Using Web Client feature, makes it possible to access WhatsApp on Computer via a HTTP web browser.

Testing Environment

Mobile Platform
Sony Xperia Z1 (Model Number c6902) powered by Android 5.0.2
Kernel Version : 3.4.0-perf-g9ac047c7
Whats App Messenger Version 2.12.84

Linux Platform
Operating System : CentOS 6.7
Processor Architecture : x86_64
HTTP Web Browser : Google Chrome Version 42.0.2311.152

To Use WhatsApp Web Client on your Linux Machine

Browse to https://web.whatsapp.com and find QR code and keep me signed in Check box.

Note: If you are public computer uncheck Keep me signed in check box.

Open Whatsapp on your phone

Go the menu and click on whatsapp web

Note: if whatsapp web is not found, update to latest version from play store

To scan the QR code

Using the mobile device scan the QR code on the web browser

Now the whatsapp conversation gets synchronized on Linux machine through the HTTP web browser.

Note: Connect to the WiFi connection so that carrier charges may not be applied.

Now you can store all your conversations, reply, or check on your Linux box.

To Logout

Click the menu and log out

In mobile device it will show the last active details. Only one instance of whats app can be used in your PC.