Lecture Notes: WhatsApp Web

Introduction to WhatsApp Web

• WhatsApp Web allows users to use WhatsApp on their computers in a web browser.
• It is a complimentary service to the mobile WhatsApp application.

Key Features

• End-to-End Encryption:
  • Ensures that messages are securely transmitted between users.
  • Only the communicating users can read what is sent; no third parties, not even WhatsApp, can access this information.

Accessing WhatsApp Web

• URL Source: WhatsApp Web
• Users may need to go through a CAPTCHA process to verify access.

Security Considerations

• Authorization Requirement:
  • Users must be authorized to access WhatsApp Web, ensuring secure access.

Conclusion

• WhatsApp Web provides a secure and convenient way to continue conversations from the mobile app on a desktop or laptop.
• The platform maintains security and privacy through end-to-end encryption.