How to use WhatsApp on a PC only with the number [updated 2023]

WhatsApp is the most popular and famous messenger in Brazil, it has changed the way of sending messages and no one asks for a phone number nowadays, but the person’s WhatsApp.

Have you ever imagined how to use WhatsApp on a PC only with the number? In this article, you will learn how to do it.

If you can not access the desktop WhatsApp, nor by the browser, there is a way (non-official), that you can access WhatsApp only with the number.

You will need Android emulators compatible with Windows. An emulator is a software that simulates the experience in running an Android system, or other apps created for it, inside of another computer system.

Obs.: Even though it is not necessary a cell phone during the use, it will be necessary a smartphone with a SIM card to activate WhatsApp.

Find out now how to log in to WhatsApp on a PC only using the phone number.

How to install WhatsApp on your PC (Desktop)

A browser will be needed to access WhatsApp “WhatsApp web”, you will need to download and install the WhatsApp software to your computer.

Step 1 – Download the file

Download the app at Microsoft Store (Windows), App Store (Apple), or file .exe ou .dmg from the WhatsApp website, through the link ( https://www.whatsapp.com/download/ ).

Obs.: WhatsApp for computer (desktop) runs only on the computer with the following operating systems: Windows 8.1 or higher, and macOS 10.10 or higher.

If you are using another operating system lower than the those mentioned before, you can use WhatsApp Web on your browser.

How to log in to WhatsApp on Google only with the number

Many people have doubts about logging in to WhatsApp on Google only with the number, but to do this is very simple!

You need to have a supported smartphone and use the current version of WhatsApp. You must follow these steps to start with:

Step 1: Access WhatsApp Web on Google, typing “WhatsApp Web” in the search field. In the presented list you have to search for whatsappweb.com

Step 2: Type your number like that: (+55) 123456789 (type the numbers only). You will receive a message requesting a data authentication accessory with biometric characteristics;

Step 3: Click on “OK” to install the software and, after that, you only need to follow the next steps to log in to WhatsApp on Google.

Step 2 – Run the file

As soon as the download is concluded, run the file .exe or .dmg and follow the installation steps.

Step 3 – Get your cell phone

On your cell phone, select the options menu on WhatsApp. After that, using your cell phone in your hands, open the options menu and then select: “WhatsApp Web”.

Step 4 –  Scan the QR code

The software will show a QR Code and it will request you to scan it, to have the WhatsApp activated. Scan the QR Code that will appear in the desktop software and it’s done, you can start sending and receiving messages using WhatsApp on a PC.

How to use WhatsApp on a PC if your cell phone is broken

If you want to know how to use WhatsApp on a PC only with the number, because your phone is broken, it won’t be possible to access it using officials ways.

It will be possible by using emulators, but you will need another cell phone (for activating the account only).

You will need Android emulators compatible with Windows.

An emulator is a software that simulates the experience in running an Android system, or other apps created for it, inside of another computer system.

Even though it is not necessary a cell phone during use, it will be necessary a smartphone with a SIM card to activate WhatsApp.

Find out now how to log in to WhatsApp on a PC when your cell phone is broken.

In this alternative, you will know how to use WhatsApp on a PC only with the number.

Step-by-step

●  Access bluestacks.com, bignox.com, or memuplay.com, download and install the emulator;

●  Run the installer file and log in using your Google account;

●  In the emulator, run the app from Play Store;

●  Search for “WhatsApp Messenger” and install the app;

●  Click on WhatsApp and log in with the number that you use on your WhatsApp;

●  You will receive an activation code via SMS, type the code inside of the emulator;

●      Keep the backup files (if available), and enter the security code (if available).

Obs.: Once WhatsApp is active via emulator, you can’t access the same WhatsApp account on your cell phone

How to use WhatsApp with the cell phone off

Using WhatsApp on PC when the cell phone is off is impossible by traditional methods, the same happens to WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for PC,

However, you can use Android emulators to make it possible. You can use WhatsApp on PC with the cell phone off.

Just follow the same step-by-step above, of how to access WhatsApp with the broken cell phone.

Obs.: Using emulators to activate the WhatsApp account on PC, you will need to have your cell phone on at the moment of the activation, to receive the SMS code, and then turn off the cell phone to use WhatsApp as much as you like.

Now that you found out how to use WhatsApp on a pc only with the number, without having the cell phone with you all the time, you can be free from your cell phone if you want to.

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