Social Media- Whatsapp

 

Social Media- Whatsapp Web

WhatsApp, which means "Whats Up", is a popular messaging app founded in 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum, and acquired by Facebook in 2014.  Around 53 crore people use WhatsApp in India.

Starting today, billions of you will be able to use WhatsApp on your web browser. the web client is simply an extension of your phone: the web browser makes your conversations and messages appear on the web just as they do on your mobile device -- meaning all your messages actually stay on your phone.

To connect your web browser to your WhatsApp client, just open https://web.whatsapp.com in your Google Chrome browser. You will see a QR code --- go to WhatsApp and scan that code and your WhatsApp will open in the web browser. Now you have paired WhatsApp on your phone with the WhatsApp web client.

Make sure your phone is connected to the Internet, as the web client only works when your phone is connected to the Internet. Also, make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your phone. 

WhatsApp has end-to-end encryption to keep your private moments safe.

WhatsApp started as an alternative to SMS. the product now supports sending and receiving a variety of media: text, photos, videos, documents and location, as well as voice calls. Some of your most private moments are shared with WhatsApp, which is why we built end-to-end encryption into the app.

There are mainly four types of WhatsApp: WhatsApp Business App: Geared towards small and medium-sized businesses, it offers features such as business profiles, product catalogues, and messaging tools. WhatsApp Business API: A powerful solution for larger enterprises, providing advanced automation, analytics, and integration capabilities.

WhatsApp users can contact Resident Grievance Officer Paresh B Lal via email or post. Users who wish to complain or share any concerns about the instant messaging app can write to Grievance_officer_wa@support.whatsapp.com

How to back up your chat history?

-> You can't back up or restore your chat history on linked devices, such as WhatsApp on the web, WhatsApp on Mac, or WhatsApp on Windows. To back up or restore your chats, you'll need to be using WhatsApp on your phone.

How to manage notifications on WhatsApp?

->You can change notification settings for all calls and messages in WhatsApp Settings. Read this article to learn more about muting individual or group chat notifications.

WhatsApp settings may change depending on your phone settings. If you turn off all messages or silence WhatsApp notifications in your device settings, updates to your notification settings in WhatsApp will not affect your device settings.

If you turn on custom notifications for a chat in WhatsApp, a new notification category will be added to your device's Settings and notifications will remain on for that custom setting.

How to manage the 'Incoming/Sending Message Sound' feature in WhatsApp?

->Turning on the 'Incoming/Sending Message Sound' feature in WhatsApp makes a sound when messages arrive and are sent.

The volume of this feature is controlled by your device's volume. If your phone is on mute or vibrate, this tone will not be heard.

How to change ringtone for WhatsApp?

->You can choose any of the ringtones available in WhatsApp or customize the ringtone for a specific contact

How to mute and unmute chat or group chat notifications?

->You can mute calls and messages from a chat or group chat for a certain period of time. You'll still receive messages, but your device won't vibrate or make any notification sounds.

 

How to send media, contacts, or location:?

->Click Photos & Videos to select photos or videos from your computer. You can send up to 100 photos or videos at a time and add captions to each photo or video. Alternatively, you can drag and drop photos or videos into the text field.

To take a photo with your computer's camera, tap Camera :

Tap Documents to select a document from your computer. Or, you can drag and drop the document into the text field. The document must be no larger than 2 GB.

Click Contact to send details of contacts saved in your phone's address book. Select the contact you want to attach.

How to search for media files?

On Android, media files are automatically saved to the WhatsApp/Media folder. If your device has internal storage, the WhatsApp folder will appear in that folder. If your device doesn't have internal storage, the WhatsApp folder will appear in "SD card" or "External SD card" (memory card)

The folder containing the voice messages is hidden. You can access this folder by going to /WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Voice Notes folder in the File Explorer app.

How to edit photos and videos on WhatsApp?

You can add stickers, emojis, text, free-hand drawings, and more to make your photos just the way you want them.

How to prevent media received on WhatsApp from being saved to your phone's gallery? ->Media received on WhatsApp is automatically saved to the device's local storage. The media visibility option is on by default.

How to create GIFs on WhatsApp?

->You can send videos less than 6 seconds long as a repeating GIF via WhatsApp.

How to create GIFs from short videos?

Open the chat of the person you want to send the GIF to. ,Tap Gallery.

 

To send a short video as a GIF, select a video that's less than 6 seconds long and tap GIF in the top right corner of the screen. If you select a longer video, you can trim the video to be shorter than 6 seconds using the slider. Then tap GIF.

How to send voice messages?

->You can use the WhatsApp Voice Messages feature to instantly communicate with your contacts and group members. You can use it to share time-sensitive and important information. All voice messages are downloaded automatically.

1. Open a chat or group chat.

2. Click on the microphone and start speaking.

3. When the recording is complete, click on the check mark.

 

 How to keep your groups and communities safe?

->User safety is of utmost importance to WhatsApp. To ensure that people in your community can connect and have a good experience, we have designed a number of tools and safety features. Share this page with your community members as a quick reference guide.  It is built in a few features to help protect your account's privacy:

End-to-end encryption: Your private messages and calls on WhatsApp are protected by end-to-end encryption. No one except the people in the chat can read, listen to, or share them, not even WhatsApp

Turn on two-step verification: Secure your account with a secret PIN so no one can steal your account. If someone tries to access your account, they'll have to enter the PIN and a 6-digit code sent to your phone. Read this article to learn more about two-step verification.

Turn on Touch ID or Face ID: By turning on this feature, only you will be able to unlock your WhatsApp account. Read this article to learn how to use Touch ID or Face ID on WhatsApp.

You can control what you want to send and see ?

Send disappearing messages: You can choose whether messages disappear after 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days. Read this article to learn more about disappearing messages mode.

Use View Once mode: For more privacy, you can send photos and videos on WhatsApp that disappear from the chat once the recipient views them. Read this article to learn more about View Once mode.  Pay attention to messages that have a "multiple forwards" label. Check rumours, viral messages and fake news before forwarding them. Especially if a message has a "multiple forwards" label. Read this article to know more about the message forwarding limit.

You can block and report unwanted contacts?

 

->Block and report: If you don't want to receive WhatsApp messages, calls and status updates from a contact, you can block them.

Report inappropriate behavior: You can report inappropriate or inappropriate content, messages, or other behavior. Read this article for more information about blocking and reporting contacts.

Tools for community admins and members?

->You can keep your community safe with the tools and tips below :

Invite members to your community by sharing the link. Do not share this link on any website or public platform. Share it only with people you know. Read this article to learn more about inviting members to your community.

Choose who can make changes to a community. You can control who can and cannot change the name, photo, or description of a group or community. Read this article to learn more about making changes to a community.

Remove unwanted messages or members. As a community admin, you can delete unwanted messages or remove members from the community. Read this article to learn more about removing a member from the community.

Tools for Members -Share these tips with community members:

Check your group permissions. You can choose who can add you to groups and whether you want to stay in groups you've been added to. Read this article to learn how to change your group's privacy settings.  Leave a community: Members can leave a community they no longer want to be in at any time. If you want to do this, you can leave the community without telling anyone.Only admins will receive a notification. Read this article to learn how to leave a community and this article to learn how to change group admin settings.

Report inappropriate content: Members should report inappropriate or harmful content to help us keep WhatsApp safe. Read this article to learn more about reporting a community.

Mute group notifications: Members can mute group notifications at any time. Read this article to learn more about muting or unmuting group notifications.

How to access groups in a community:

There are a few ways to access groups in a community. Start by going to the Communities or Chats tab, tapping or clicking the community that contains the group you want to access, and then tap or click the group.

Apart from this, you can also search for a group by writing its name in the search bar.

What to do if you can't make a video call on WhatsApp ?

->You can't make or receive video calls from WhatsApp Web.  You can make WhatsApp video calls on WhatsApp for Windows or WhatsApp for Mac. However, if you're already using the app on Mac or Windows and you're still having trouble, try force stopping WhatsApp and reopening it.

What to do if you can't make a voice call on WhatsApp?

You can't make or receive calls from WhatsApp Web.You can make WhatsApp calls on WhatsApp for Windows or WhatsApp for Mac.

About chatting with business accounts?

Some verified accounts may belong to a public figure, brand, or entity, while others are Meta Verified subscribers. The Verified badge means that an account has been verified based on their activity on WhatsApp or the information and documents they have provided.

Meta Verified is a monthly subscription that offers features like a verified badge, account support, impersonation protection, etc. Note: Meta Verified for Business on WhatsApp may not be available to you yet. Join the waitlist now.

It's easy to tell a personal account from a business account on WhatsApp. In a chat, tap or click on a contact's name to view their profile. If they're a business account, their profile will have one of the following labels: Meta Verified Business Account or Regular Business Account.  If a business creates an account on WhatsApp Business Products, this is the default status of a normal business account. A business account with a Verified badge means that an account has been verified based on their activity on WhatsApp or the information and documents they have provided.

What's in your control when you chat with a business:

You have control over your chats with businesses on WhatsApp and can easily update your chat preferences.  WhatsApp provides tools for you to share feedback or stop receiving messages on WhatsApp from a specific business, such as messages about offers and announcements.

These messages can include coupons, information about new products, back-in-stock alerts, or reminders about upcoming sales and events. You can block and report the business whenever you want.  As a reminder, WhatsApp does not share your number with any business. As per our policy, businesses cannot contact you on WhatsApp unless you give them permission.

How to turn off offers and announcements:

You can stop receiving offers and announcements messages altogether:

Open the chat with the business.

Tap Turn off to confirm you don't want to receive offers and announcements messages, and then tap Turn off again. To continue receiving offers and announcements messages, open the chat with the business and tap Resume.

Even after you stop receiving offers and announcements messages, you'll continue to receive messages you've opted in to, such as boarding passes, delivery updates, one-time passwords, and more.

How to share message feedback?

How to share feedback with us about offers and announcements from businesses

Open a chat with a business.  Tap the 'Preferences' icon next to the message you want to provide feedback about. Select Interested or Not Interested.  If you choose Interested, you will continue to receive messages from that business.

If you choose Not Interested, you will receive fewer such offers and announcements from that business.