Top 5 Ways to Fix WhatsApp Not Launching on Mac

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Preliminary Fixes

Fix 1: Completely Close WhatsApp

Does WhatsApp keep running in the background upon startup? That way, you may have trouble launching the app on the Mac.

Step 1:PressCommand + Spaceand open Spotlight Search.

Step 2:TypeActivity Monitorand open the app.

Step 3:FindWhatsAppfrom the list and click on it.

Step 4:Click on theXmark at the top and completely close the app.

Close Activity Monitor and try to access WhatsApp on Mac. If this didn’t fix the issue, check out the next fix.

Step 1:LaunchWhatsAppon your Mac.

Step 2:OpenWhatsAppon your phone and move toSettings. SelectLinked Devices.

Step 3:TapLink a Device. Authenticate yourself with a fingerprint or Face ID.

Step 4:Scan the WhatsApp QR code on your Mac and check your latest messages syncing on the desktop.

If you have thousands of WhatsApp messages, it may take a while to sync them on your Mac.

Fix 3: Reinstall WhatsApp

Step 1:LaunchFinderon Mac. SelectApplicationsfrom the sidebar.

Step 2: Right-clickon WhatsApp and selectMove to Bin.

Step 3:Launch theApp Store, findWhatsApp, and install it on your Mac.

WhatsApp’s native app is available on the Mac now. It comes with a better user interface and performance. Launch WhatsApp on Mac and link your primary phone to it via a QR code.

Fix 4: Update macOS

An outdated macOS can cause incompatibility with installed apps on your Mac.

Step 1:Click theApple iconin the top left corner and openSystem Settings.

Step 2:Scroll toGeneraland hitSoftware Update.

Step 3:Download and install the latest macOS build on your Mac.

Fix 5: Try WhatsApp Web

Even after following all the steps above, you still face WhatsApp not launching on Mac; you need to access WhatsApp from the web.

VisitWhatsApp on the weband scan the QR code to set up WhatsApp in your preferred browser.

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Last updated on 15 July, 2024

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