Using Kik on a Computer: Everything You Need to Know

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An easy user guide to setting up and using Kik on your computer
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Though there's no Kik app available for Windows or macOS, you can install Kik on an Android emulator like BlueStacks, which mimics a smartphone on your computer. This wikiHow teaches you how to use Kik Messenger when using a computer.

Things You Should Know

  • There is no Kik Messenger desktop app, so you'll need to install an Android emulator like BlueStacks.
  • Download BlueStacks from https://www.bluestacks.com and install Kik from the Play Store.
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Installing Kik

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  1. BlueStacks is a free app for Windows and macOS that allows you to run Android apps on your computer. [1] Use the following steps to download and install BlueStacks :
    • Go to https://www.bluestacks.com/ in a web browser.
    • Click Download .
    • Open the BlueStacks installation file in your Downloads folder.
    • Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
    • An alternative to BlueStacks is Andy, which you can download from https://www.andyroid.net .
  2. Once installed, you'll find BlueStacks in your Windows Start menu or Mac Launchpad.
    • If it's your first time using BlueStacks, follow the on-screen instructions to sign into your Google account.
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  3. The search bar is at the top-left corner of BlueStacks. A list of matching results will appear.
    • If you don't see a search bar at the top of the screen, open the Google Play Store and type kik into the search bar at the top, and then press Enter to search for Kik with the Google Play Store.
  4. It's the green button on the left-hand side. This will install the Kik Messenger app inside BlueStacks.
  5. It's the icon that looks like a stack of papers in the menu bar to the left.
    • It may take a minute or two to open the App Player.
    • If you see any ads for games or other apps, click the "x" icon in the upper-right corner to close the ad.
  6. It's the green icon that says "kik" in white letters.
  7. If this is your first time opening Kik in BlueStacks, you will need to log in or create an account. To log in, click Log In and then sign in with your username or email and password.
    • If you don't have a Kik account, click Join and follow the instructions to create an account.
    • Kik only lets you log in on one device at a time. Logging in on your computer will log you out of Kik on your phone or tablet (and vice-versa). [2]
    • You may be asked to complete a simple puzzle to prove that you are a real person upon signing in or creating an account.
  8. You're skipping this step since you're using an emulator, not your phone. This is the step that would normally upload your phone contacts so you know which of your friends has Kik.
    • Click I'M SURE when prompted to confirm this choice.
  9. Now that you've installed and set up Kik on your computer, you can text people, send photos and videos , and more. Check out How to Use Kik to learn more about Kik's many features, and use the following steps to find people to chat with:
    • To search for a group , click FIND A GROUP at the center of the screen to search for public chats based on certain topics. Search for a group by interest, click a group's name in the search results, then click JOIN PUBLIC GROUP to join.
    • To find a particular user , click the + at the bottom-right corner, select Find People , and then use the search bar at the top to search by name or username.
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    You will need to use an Android emulator such as Bluestacks if you want to use Kik on a laptop computer. As a mobile application, it doesn’t have a specific format for computer use.
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    Provided you have an account (or make one if new), then you can use Kik Online via your browser. On the Kik.com website, go to the login page and type in your user name, then your password and click Enter. You can now use Kik. The other alternative is to find an in-browser emulator.
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    Yes, you can. Go to the Kik.com website and go to the login page. Enter your details, press Enter and you'll be able to use Kik online.
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      1. ↑ https://www.techradar.com/best/the-best-android-emulator
      2. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/BlueStacks/comments/9tl71u/kik_captcha_not_showing_what_can_i_do/

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      1. Install BlueStacks .
      2. Open BlueStacks and sign in.
      3. Search for "kik" in BlueStacks.
      4. Click Install in App Player .
      5. Open the App Player in BlueStacks.
      6. Open Kik.
      7. Sign in or create a Kik account.

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