WhatsApp is the most popular instant messenger service. You can send and receive messages, voice or video call, money, etc. WhatsApp is not available to iPad users, regardless of how many people use the app. WhatsApp Web is the only way to get WhatsApp for your iPad.
You can also create a WhatsApp Web Shortcut and add it to the iPad Home Screen so that you have easy access. Learn how to use WhatsApp for iPad by reading this article.
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What is WhatsApp Web?
WhatsApp Web allows you to use WhatsApp on the iPad even though it does not offer a native app. WhatsApp Web, for those who are unaware, is a web-based solution which allows you to log in to your WhatsApp account from any web browser.
WhatsApp Web allows you to link up to four devices with your account, including your main phone (iPhone or Android). You will initially need to use your primary phone in order to link the account. After the process has been completed, you will be able to access your WhatsApp account from linked devices without an internet connection. You can send and get messages, download and upload media, and much more.
WhatsApp Web on iPad: How to install WhatsApp
- Open Safari on your iPad and navigate to web.whatsapp.com
- Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
- Tap Settings in the lower right corner.
- Tap the Link a Device button to select Linked Devices.
- Click on Settings Linked Devices to link a device in WhatsApp
- Face ID, Touch ID or Password are all options for authentication.
- Your primary device now opens the Scan QR Code Page.
- Scan the QR code displayed on your iPad’s screen from this page.
Scan QR code displayed on iPad screen
Once the loading bar has finished, you have successfully installed WhatsApp Web on your iPad.
You can use WhatsApp Web to access your account whenever you like after you have linked your iPad with WhatsApp. Just navigate to the WhatsApp web page in Safari. WhatsApp Web allows you to access your account, send and read messages, etc. even if your main device isn’t connected to the Internet. WhatsApp Web also has some limitations that we will go into detail about later.
Add WhatsApp Web to iPad’s Home Screen
- Open Safari in your iPad.
- Click on WhatsApp Web.
- Click the Share icon in the toolbar located at the top-right.
- Choose the Add Home Screen option.
- Click Add on the Add to Home Screen Page.
This shortcut will add the WhatsApp icon to the Home Screen of your iPad. This shortcut will allow you to access WhatsApp Web.
What are the limitations to using WhatsApp Web?
WhatsApp Web is not the same as the WhatsApp native app for iOS or Android. Below are the limitations that come with using WhatsApp Web.
- WhatsApp Web does not notify you of any new messages.
- If you use WhatsApp Web on an iPad, the app will show your contacts from your primary device (iPhone/Android) instead of your iPad’s contacts. You can use our guide to send WhatsApp messages to people who are not in your contact list.
- WhatsApp Web does not allow you to make or receive video or voice calls.
- You can only view the Status Updates of others on your contact list.
- The biggest limitation to WhatsApp Web is the requirement to already have a WhatsApp account. If you had planned to buy a cellular-enabled iPad to use WhatsApp only, then please reconsider.
You don’t have to worry about privacy despite these disadvantages. All messages imported from WhatsApp Web to your account are encrypted end-to-end.
WhatsApp is now available on iPad!
Meta, which is the parent company for WhatsApp, owns Instagram as well and hasn’t launched an iPad native app. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, also owns Instagram and has not launched a native iPad app for it. We hope that this article will help you to set up WhatsApp on your iPad.
WhatsApp for iPad has many limitations but it is still a great option, especially if you don’t need to connect your main device to the Internet.
