Here's how to use WhatsApp
on your phone and computer.
Let's start with a mobile device.
You can download WhatsApp
from the Google Play Store on Android
or the App Store on iOS.
For this example, we are on an Android phone.
Search for WhatsApp.
Then press "Install" and open the app.
Next, we have to agree to the terms of service.
Click "AGREE AND CONTINUE."
Your WhatsApp account will be linked
to your phone number.
This makes it simple for others with WhatsApp
to contact you, send messages, photos,
and make video calls.
Now you set your profile info,
add a photo
and a username,
then press "NEXT."
Now you're logged in to WhatsApp,
and this is the main application window.
Here, you can take a photo, chat,
update your status, or make a call.
To send a message, press "CHATS" at the top.
Press the chat icon at the bottom,
find a contact and press on them,
then write your message and press send.
To add a photo or video, press the camera icon.
Tap once to take a photo
or hold down to record a video.
You can also add a photo or video
from your camera roll
by swiping up to look at your gallery.
Now, finalize your message
and press the send icon.
Congratulations, you just sent
your first message on WhatsApp.
Now let's send an audio message.
Press down the microphone icon
on the bottom right and hold it,
say your message, and then release the icon.
Your message is instantly sent.
You can also hold down the mic and slide it up
to lock the recorder for longer messages,
or slide it to the left
to delete your message before it is sent.
Now let's make a phone or video call.
You can easily connect with someone
by pressing the call icon or video icon
at the top of the chat window.
Or go to the main window,
press "CALLS" at the top,
and then at the bottom,
press the call-plus icon.
Find your contact
and press the phone icon to make a call
or the video icon to video chat.
Now let's create a group chat.
Go back to the chats window.
At the bottom, press the messaging icon,
then press "New group."
Add the contacts you want in the group,
then press "Next."
Here, you can name the group,
and press "Next" to finish.
To add more people,
press the group name at the top.
This will open the group settings.
Now scroll down down and press "Add participants"
to add more people to the group.
And here's how you change your status.
In the main window, press "STATUS."
Here you can type or use a photo to update your status.
Finish by pressing the send icon.
You've now updated your status.
Now, WhatsApp on a computer.
Start by downloading and installing
WhatsApp on a computer.
Search the App Store on Mac
or Microsoft Store on Windows for WhatsApp.
Click install and "OPEN."
The app prompts you to open WhatsApp
on your mobile device.
Go to menu, find "WhatsApp Web,"
and click it.
Now scan the QR code on the computer
with your mobile device.
Your WhatsApp account
is now synced with your computer,
making it even easier to connect with others.