How to link a device

Web and Desktop
Windows
Android
iOS
You can use WhatsApp on up to four linked devices at once without the need to keep your primary phone connected. Connect your primary phone every 14 days to keep linked devices logged in to your WhatsApp account. For the best experience, update to the latest version of WhatsApp.
Link a device with QR code
Open WhatsApp Web or Desktop on the device you want to link. You’ll see a QR code to be scanned by your primary phone.
Android
  1. Open WhatsApp on your Android primary phone.
  2. Tap
    more options
    > Linked devices > Link a device.
  3. Unlock your primary phone:
    • If your device has biometric authentication, follow the on-screen instructions.
    • If you don’t have biometric authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the PIN you use to unlock your phone.
  4. Point your Android phone at the screen of the device you want to link to scan the QR code.
iPhone
  1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone primary phone.
  2. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device.
  3. Unlock your iPhone if you’re on iOS 14 or above:
    • Use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock.
    • If you don’t have biometric authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the PIN you use to unlock your phone.
  4. Point your iPhone at the screen of the device you want to link to scan the QR code.
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