How can I have Viber on my PC desktop

If you use Viber to communicate with your friends and want to have it handy on your computer, find out how to get it on your pc desktop . Viber is an application that allows its users to spend phone calls free and send text messages to other users.

This application developed by the Israeli company Viber Media , was exclusive for the iPhone in its early days, but today it is available on almost all platforms. Although initially it was only possible to write to one user at a time, in 2012 the group messaging service and voice HD have been implemented .

Over time, the platform has become more popular and, according to statements by its founder, today it has a database of over 200 million active users.

Create your Viber account

To get started, you need to download the app and install viber on your smartphone. You can download it in your app store or directly from the official website of Viber . Once installed on the device, open the app , authorize access to your contacts and enter the telephone information according to your country.

After pressing the button Continue , you must wait a few minutes to receive a text message with the confirmation code.

Now copy the code you received in the app and tap Continue. Pick a display name and start communicating with whoever you want.

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Download and install Viber Desktop

Before installing the app on your computer, make sure you have it on your mobile device and that the account is active and verified. Click the link to download Viber Desktop for Windows, Mac OS, Linux or Ubuntu . Run the installer and follow the wizard instructions.

At the end of the installation , the application will open automatically and you will see the question Do you have Viber on your mobile phone? Tap the Yes box.

By pressing the button, you will be redirected to a data entry page. QR code . To scan it, you need to open the Viber app on your mobile.

A QR code scanner should open automatically, point the camera to the QR code on your computer to start synchronization.

If the QR code scanner does not automatically open on your phone, you can do it manually by pressing the More button.

It's in the lower right corner of the screen and then tap on the option to QR code scanner at the bottom of the list. At the end, you will see a message telling you that you have successfully completed the process and can start using the app.

Just press the button Open Viber that you see on the screen. By clicking on the contacts icon, you can select one to start communicating.

Write your message in the empty field at the bottom of the screen and press the button plane in paper to send it. If you want to make a call or video call, just tap the corresponding button at the top of the screen. Remember that your contact must also have the Viber app and an account in order for the call or call video is free.

Place the Viber icon on your PC desktop

In the event that during the installation of Viber Desktop, the shortcut was not created on your desktop, you can do it manually.

Under Windows it you just need to go to the start menu, all programs and keep clicking on the viber icon to drag it to the desktop.

Once there, release it to fix it; you will see the direct access on your desktop from which you can access your application more quickly. On the other hand, if your computer uses macOS, the Viber icon will automatically appear in the applications dock on your desktop.

If it wasn't added automatically, just go to the program's location, open the folder, and drag the icon to your computer's dock.