About WhatsApp Business on PC
WhatsApp Business is the free WhatsApp app for small businesses. There is no separate Business download for computers. You link WhatsApp Desktop or WhatsApp Web to the Business app on your phone.
Your phone stays the main device. You can link up to four devices at a time, so several staff can answer customers from different computers. Linked devices keep working when your phone is offline.
What changed recently: WhatsApp's help center says linked devices log out if the phone is not used for over 14 days. WhatsApp for Windows and Web can also link with a phone number and an 8-character code instead of a QR code.
What you can do on the desktop
- Reply to customers from up to four linked devices at once
- Keep working when your phone is offline
- Link by QR code or by phone number with a one-time code
- Use WhatsApp Web on any system without the desktop app
Still phone-only
- Registering the Business account and linking new devices
- Sharing or viewing live location
- Creating and viewing broadcast lists
- Adding or deleting status updates
How to Install WhatsApp Business on PC
Download and install WhatsApp Business on your Windows PC or Mac using the official options below, no emulator needed.
Method 1: Official app for Windows
- Open the Microsoft Store and install WhatsApp.
- Open it. A QR code appears.
- On your phone, open WhatsApp Business, go to Linked devices, tap Link a device and scan the code. Or choose Link with phone number and enter the code shown.
Method 2: Official app for Mac
- Download WhatsApp from whatsapp.com/download or the Mac App Store.
- Open it and scan the QR code from Linked devices in WhatsApp Business on your phone.
Method 3: WhatsApp Business on the web
- Open web.whatsapp.com in your browser.
- Scan the QR code from Linked devices in WhatsApp Business on your phone.
What about Android emulators?
An emulator is not needed. Linking WhatsApp Desktop or Web gives you the same Business chats on your computer without running a second copy of the phone app.
System Requirements
- Windows: Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 or later
- Mac: macOS 11 or later
- Web: A current browser at web.whatsapp.com
- Phone: WhatsApp Business on your phone, used at least every 14 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WhatsApp Business free on PC?
Yes. WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web are free, and the Business app is free to download.
Does it work on Windows 7?
No. WhatsApp Desktop needs Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 or later. On older systems, WhatsApp says to use WhatsApp Web.
Is there a separate WhatsApp Business app for PC?
No. You install the regular WhatsApp Desktop app and link it to your Business account on your phone.
How many computers can I link?
Up to four linked devices and one phone at a time.
