Use Threema on your PC and laptop - how it works

Unfortunately there is no official way to use Threema on a PC or laptop. We'll show you how to use Messenger anyway.

Using Threema on the PC - the prerequisites

You do not need a smartphone or tablet to use Threema on a PC. Unlike WhatsApp, you can also create your account using an email address.
Additional software is required to run Threema on your computer. This is free and creates an Android system on your computer.
If you use the same Threema account on your Android smartphone, you cannot use Threema on both devices at the same time. The app must always be deactivated on the Android smartphone.

Download the free BlueStacks App Player for Windows or Mac OS and install the software.
Then click on "Search" at the top left of the program and enter "Threema" there. Before you can select the app, you need to log in with your Google account.
Then select Threema in the Google Play Store and download the app. For this you should have already bought the application on your smartphone, but you can also buy it here. You can then simply log in to your Threema account or create a new account.
If the login to an existing account does not work, deactivate the Threema app on your smartphone. To do this, open the "Settings" app and select the "Threema" application under the "Apps" category. Tap the "Deactivate" button there.
If you also want to transfer your contacts to the PC, this works with a backup. You can find detailed instructions in this practical tip.