How to Fix WhatsApp Desktop Keeps Logging Me Out on Windows

Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer. Since his arrival at Guiding Tech in 2021, he delves into the world of how-tos, and troubleshooting guides for Android, iOS, and Windows. Besides his new-found love for mechanical keyboards, he’s a disciplined footfall fan and loves international travel with his wife.

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Fix 1: Allow WhatsApp to Run in the Background

You canprevent apps from running in the backgroundand using system resources on Windows. However, this can prevent apps like WhatsApp from syncing data when you are not using the app. As a result, WhatsApp Desktop may stop working and log you out unexpectedly. To avoid this, allow WhatsApp to run in the background at all times on Windows. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Ito launch the Settings app > head toApps > Installed apps.

Step 2:Scroll down or use the search tool to locate WhatsApp on the list. Click thethree-dot menu iconnext to it > selectAdvanced options.

Step 3:Click thedrop-down menuunder Background apps permissions and selectAlways.

Fix 2: Repair or Reset the App

The built-inapp repair feature in Windowsis effective at fixing common app-related issues without affecting app data. You can use this feature to fix any issues with WhatsApp that might have resulted in unexpected logouts.

To repair WhatsApp on Windows, use these steps:

Step 1:Click thesearch iconon the taskbar > typeWhatsApp> selectApp settingsfrom the right pane.

Step 2:Scroll to the Reset section and click onRepair. Once the process is complete, a checkmark will appear next to it.

If the issue persists, try resetting the app from the above menu. Note that this will erase all the app data from your PC and restore the app to its default settings.

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Last updated on 09 August, 2024

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