How To Get Whatsapp On Ipad

If you haven't used it before, WhatsApp is a messaging app used by millions of people across the world that can be used on smartphones, tablets and PCs.

It requires an internet connection to work and allows you to type messages, make voice and video calls and exchange pictures and videos within the single app.

How to use WhatsApp on a phone

If you're looking to use WhatsApp for the first time on your smartphone, simply open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store app, type 'WhatsApp' into the search bar and tap 'Get' or 'Install'. Alternatively, visit whatsapp.com/download and follow the instructions.

Agree to the terms and conditions and agree to let WhatsApp access your contact list that's stored on your phone.

Once the app has downloaded, it'll ask you to input your phone number. It will then send you a text message containing a code, which you can enter into the app to verify your identity. You will now be able to send and receive messages from friends and family whenever you have a working connection.

To make a video call on the WhatsApp app, simply open the conversation with your intended call recipient and press the video camera icon in the top right-hand corner.

How to use WhatsApp on a Mac or Windows PC — desktop app

If you've installed WhatsApp on your smartphone, you can also use it on your Mac or Windows PC.

How WhatsApp appears on Macs (Photo: WhatsApp)

Visit whatsapp.com/download and select the correct version to install the app for your computer. You will need to be running Mac OS X 10.10 or higher, or Windows 8 or higher.

How to use WhatsApp on desktop

However, you can simply use WhatsApp on desktop without downloading the app through web.whatsapp.com.

You'll need to open the WhatsApp app on your phone, tap Menu (on Android phones) or Settings (on iPhones) and select WhatsApp Web. Then select Scan QR Code.

Point your phone towards the QR code on your desktop screen, and your chats will start displaying on your computer.

How to use WhatsApp on iPad

If you search for WhatsApp in an iPad's App Store you'll be met with several apps that look very similar, but aren't actually the real deal. This is because WhatsApp hasn't built a specialised iPad app, but you can still use the messaging app on your iPad by following the same steps outlined above for using WhatsApp on desktop.