Use WhatsApp without a mobile phone - how it works
If you want to use WhatsApp without a cell phone, you can do this in different ways. We present two variants for using WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Web: Use Messenger without a cell phone
With WhatsApp Web, you can use WhatsApp not only on your smartphone, but also on your computer. However, your cell phone must always be in the same network. The second variant in the next paragraph only works without a cell phone.
- If you open WhatsApp Web, you will see a large QR code on the left. If you do not want to log in every time, activate the "Stay logged in" option.
- Now start WhatsApp on your smartphone and switch to "Settings" at the bottom right.
- Tap "WhatsApp Web" at the top and select the "Scan QR Code" option.
- Now hold the camera in front of your PC screen and scan the code. You will then be logged in.
- Note: It is no longer necessary to log in on this computer. However, PC and smartphone must always be in the same WLAN.
BlueStacks: Use WhatsApp without a cell phone
If you want to completely do away with the smartphone, this is also possible. However, you still need a phone number for this, but this can also come from the landline.
- First, download the free BlueStacks App Player for Windows or Mac OS and install the software.
- Click on the search at the top left and enter "WhatsApp" there. Select the right search result.
- Now you have to log in with your Google account. If you don't have one, you can simply create a Google account.
- Download WhatsApp and wait for the installation to finish. Now you can start the application.
- To register, you need a cell phone or landline number that is not yet used for WhatsApp. You will then receive an SMS.
- If you cannot receive the SMS, you can then request a call. Here the code is read to you by a computer voice.
- You can then use WhatsApp as usual on the PC. Your contacts should save your used number.
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