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How To Use Google Allo On Desktop

Google Allo is an Instant messaging service developed by Google. Allo is available for Android and iOS for free. This app uses phone numbers and allows to make calls, notes, and chat. Google is giving a tough competition to WhatsApp, Skype with the launch of Allo. Further development of Allo supports the Desktop usage. Now…

Rahul Vithala · 1 min read
How To Use Google Allo On Desktop

How To Use Google Allo On Desktop

Google Allo is an Instant messaging service developed by Google. Allo is available for Android and iOS for free. This app uses phone numbers and allows to make calls, notes, and chat. Google is giving a tough competition to WhatsApp, Skype with the launch of Allo. Further development of Allo supports the Desktop usage. Now you can use Google Allo on a Desktop, Laptop or in a MacOSX based machine.

In this article, I will show you how to use Google Allo on Desktop.

Pre-requisites:

  • Chrome browser: Allo for the web only works on Chrome.
  • Allo for the web in mobile app: In your Allo mobile app’s menu, check that you see “Allo for web.”
  • Allo app on your Android phone: Install the latest version of Allo on your device.

If you are new to Allo and trying to install, follow the below steps.

How To Activate Google Allo On Andriod

Google Allo is available in Google Play Store for free. Download the Google Allo and install on your device. The account setup on Allo is a pretty easy process. You just need an active Internet connection and working phone number. Once you enter your phone number the Allo uses a one time OTP for authentication.

How to Use Google Allo on Desktop With Chrome

To get started using Allo on Desktop, follow these below steps.

  1. First, open Google Allo on your Android device.
  2. Now open Goole Allo web page on your Chrome. (https://allo.google.com/web)

Allo Menu on Android

  1. Now go to Menu on your Allo app and select “Allo for Web” from the menu options.
  2. Here, this option will ask for Scan QR code on Desktop with your mobile camera.
  3. Now scan the code with your phone.
  4. That’s it, now you can use your Allo account on your Desktop.

This process is similar to WhatsApp for Web connection. If you are satisfied with the process please don’t forget to share this article.

Written byRahul Vithala
Rahul Vithala is the founder and editor-in-chief of TheTechHacker. He left his corporate job to write about technology full time, and today covers laptops, phones, US carrier plans, smart home gear and video editing software. He also edits the guides published on the site.

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