How to Use WhatsApp on Your Computer, Without Connecting Your iPhone

If you're already set up with WhatsApp on your Mac, you'll need to re-link the WhatsApp client on your Mac to your iPhone to get this feature working properly. But what if you're already setup with WhatsApp on your computer? With the latest versions of WhatsApp for Mac and Windows, you can now use WhatsApp on your computer without having a phone that is connected to the internet.

The 4-device limit with this feature may change when the linked devices feature leaves beta, but for now, it's a great way to keep in touch with friends and family while your iPhone is offline. Without this linked device feature enabled, WhatsApp on your computer will not work if your iPhone is offline or not connected to the internet.

This means that if you turn off your phone, update system software, experience a cellular network outage, or have any other situation where your phone isn't online but your computer is, you won't be able to use WhatsApp on your computer. But with this feature enabled, you can continue chatting away even when your iPhone is offline.

To link your devices and start using WhatsApp on your computer without connecting your iPhone, follow these simple steps:

1. Point the WhatsApp camera device link screen at the QR code shown on your computer.

2. Open WhatsApp on your Mac or PC and wait at the QR code screen.

3. Go back to your iPhone and tap on 'Link a Device'.

4. Tap on the 'Multi-Device Beta', then tap to join the beta.

5. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone as usual.

Once you've joined the beta, you're free to use WhatsApp on your computer without needing your phone connected to the internet. This works exactly the same with WhatsApp on Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, and Android, but we'll be focusing on the Mac and iPhone side of things here.

Because WhatsApp is linked to a phone number, you will need your iPhone (or Android) to set up WhatsApp on your Mac (or PC). But once you've done that, you can continue using WhatsApp on your computer even when your phone is offline or not connected to the internet.

For example, you can use WhatsApp on your Mac while your iPhone is updating system software and offline during that process. Or, you can turn off your phone if you just want some peace and quiet and still be able to chat with friends and family through WhatsApp on your computer.

In summary, using WhatsApp on a computer without connecting your iPhone is easy and convenient. By following these simple steps, you can keep in touch with loved ones even when your phone isn't online or connected to the internet.

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