How to Set Up and Use Google Messages on a PC/Laptop

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Written By Larious

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Last Updated on February 7, 2025 by Larious

With Google Messages, you can send group texts and share your favorite pictures, GIFs, emojis, stickers, videos, and audio messages to your friends and family. The app also offers many other useful features, such as instant notifications, smart replies, easy sharing options, chat features, and more.

The text messaging app for Android also allows you to send messages from your computer. Yes, you can also use Google Messages on your desktop; all you need is a web browser and an active Wifi connection. So, if you want to send and receive Google Messages on your computer, here’s what you need to do.

1. Modern Android smartphones ship with Messages pre-installed. If you don’t have this app, download and install it from the Google Play Store.

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2. Once installed, open the Google Messages app on your Android smartphone.

3. Now, open your computer web browser and head to the Google Messages website.

4. On the top-right corner of the screen, click on the Messages for web link.

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5. Now, you will see a QR code you need to scan with your Phone.

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6. Open the Google Messages app on your Android and tap on the three dots as shown below.

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7. From the list of options, tap on Device Pairing.

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8. On the Device pairing screen, tap on the QR code scanner. This will open your phone’s camera. Point the camera at the QR code displayed on the computer screen.

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9. Now, you can see a list of conversations on your desktop Screen. You can now exchange text messages or use the Chat features.

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It’s pretty easy to use Google Messages on Windows 11 laptops or desktops. I hope this article helps you. Please share it with your friends. If you have any questions, let us know in the comment box below.

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