The instructions apply to macOS Sonoma 14.2 or later.

you could get the app from theMac App Storeor the WhatsApp website.

Both app versions are the same, so you could use whichever method is best for you.

The WhatsApp app highlighted in the search results on the Mac App Store.

throw in WhatsApp in the Search box on the top left and pressReturn.

When you seeWhatsApp Messengerin the list of results, select it.

Optionally review the description and chooseGetto download the app to your Mac.

The Get button for WhatsApp Messenger highlighted in the Mac App Store.

slide in your password, or use Touch/Face ID, to authorize the download if prompted.

Open theDownloadsfolder for the web net net app youre using and opt for WhatsApp installer file.

When the installer opens, drag theWhatsAppicon to theApplicationsfolder icon.

Download options on the WhatsApp website

wrap up the installer window if necessary.

Then, follow the steps below.

OpenWhatsAppon your mobile phone and tapMenuorSettingsat the bottom, depending on your rig.

The downloaded file for WhatsApp highlighted in the Safari Downloads section of Safari.

TapLink a Deviceand grant camera access if prompted.

Open theApplicationsfolder on your Mac and selectWhatsAppto launch the app.

ClickGet Startedon the WhatsApp welcome screen.

Window to drag WhatsApp to the Applications folder

Youll see a QR code along with instructions to capture the code.

Use your mobile equipment to capture the QR code in the WhatsApp window on your Mac.

you’ve got the option to then close WhatsApp on your mobile gadget.

Initial steps highlighted when linking devices to one WhatsApp account.

Choose how you would like to see notifications for WhatsApp on your Mac by enabling the toggles and selectingDone.

Youll then see the main WhatsApp screen where you might start communicating with your contacts.

Note

Menu items are grayed out if they arent applicable at the time.

WhatsApp app highlighted in the Mac’s Applications folder.

For example, if youre on the WhatsApp Calls tab, the Chat menu actions are unavailable.

Get Started button in WhatsApp on Mac

QR code in WhatsApp on Mac.

The steps of logging into a WhatsApp account on an iPhone.

Toggles to enable WhatsApp notifications on Mac

WhatsApp tabs and Settings on Mac

WhatsApp and the View menu open in the Mac menu bar