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How to Log in to WeChat

This wikiHow teaches you how to sign into your WeChat account on a computer, phone, or tablet. If you're using an Android, iPhone, or iPad, you can sign in with your phone number, username, or email address. If you're using a computer, you can access WeChat in a web browser or by downloading the Windows or macOS app, but you'll need to keep your phone handy to finish logging in online. If you don't have a WeChat account yet, see this wikiHow to get started.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using a Phone or Tablet

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    It's the green icon with two overlapping chat bubble inside. You'll usually find it on the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
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    It's at the bottom of the screen.
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    You should already see your country's dialing code in the "Region" blank, so just enter your phone number into the provided blank.
    • If you don't know which phone number to enter, you can sign in with your username or email address. Click Log in via WeChat ID/Email/QQ ID , enter your login details, and then tap Log in to sign in.
    • If you don't remember any of your login info, tap Unable to Log in? at the bottom of the screen, then follow the on-screen instructions to recover info.
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    It's the green button at the bottom of the screen.
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    Choose this option if you want to sign in by having a sign-in code sent to your phone number.
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    A confirmation message will appear.
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    WeChat will now send a login code to your phone number.
    • You may have to do a short activity to prove that you aren't a robot. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the puzzle, then tap Send again.
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    Once the code is accepted, you'll be signed into WeChat.
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Method 2
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Using a Computer

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    Go to https://www.wechat.com in your web browser. This opens a screen with some app download options.
    • Make sure your phone or tablet with WeChat installed is nearby. You'll need it to validate your login.
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    This is optional, as you can also use a full-featured version of WeChat in your web browser. If you want to use the web version, skip to the next step. Otherwise, follow these steps to install the app:
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    To use the web version, click the www icon near the bottom-right corner of the WeChat homepage. If you installed the app, click WeChat on the Start menu (PC) or Launchpad (Mac). This will display a QR code on the screen.
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    It's the green icon with two overlapping white chat bubbles. You'll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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    It's at the bottom-left corner.
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    It's at the top-right corner of the screen.
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    This opens a camera screen with a square at the center.
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    The camera will automatically detect the code and direct you to a login screen in the mobile app.
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    This will sign you into WeChat on your computer.
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      1. Open the WeChat app on your phone or tablet.
      2. Tap Log In .
      3. Enter your phone number.
      4. Tap Next .
      5. Tap Log in via SMS verification code .
      6. Tap Send .
      7. Tap OK .
      8. Enter the verification code.

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