In this tutorial I will show you how to install Viber on a computer. We will look at how to connect the program using a smartphone, ordinary push-button telephone or no mobile number at all.

How to install Viber on a computer

Viber (Viber) is free app for a smartphone, in which you can correspond, send files (pictures, photos, documents), call up. Such programs are called messengers.

Weiber also has a version for a computer. You must first download it from the official site, and then install it. As a result, an icon will appear on the desktop to launch the same program as on the phone.

To install Viber on a computer, it must already be installed on the phone and registered to a mobile number. You can download it through Google Play if you have Android, or the App Store if Apple (iPhone / iPad).

Step-by-step instructions for installing on a PC

1 . Go to the official website viber.com

2. Go to the "Download" section and click "Download for Windows".

3. The download of the program will start. We are waiting for the end and open the resulting file. It is usually located in the Downloads folder.

4 . Click "Install" and wait for the program to install.

5 . A window for connecting Viber will open.

Sometimes, before this, another window appears where it is proposed to install additional program... If it is not needed, click "Reject".

Follow the instructions:

We launch Viber on a smartphone. Open the menu and select the QR scanner in it.

We point the camera at the code on the computer.

Usually after that the program starts and offers to synchronize the devices. This is necessary so that all your contacts and correspondence are added to the computer too.

Press the "Synchronization" button and follow the instructions: open Viber on your phone, press "Start" and wait for completion (usually less than a minute).

After that, the program will start with all your contacts, correspondence, settings.

If it doesn't work, please update the app on your phone and scan the code again.

If the camera does not work

Important! The phone must have current version Viber applications and browser (programs for the Internet).

2. Go to the "Download" section and select "Download for Windows".

3. We are waiting for the file to download, and then open it. It is usually located in the Downloads folder.

4 . Click "Install" and wait for the end of the process.

Please note: there are now two Viber shortcuts on the Desktop. One launches the application through BlueStacks and can be uninstalled. And the second one opens the program from the computer (also in Start) - it is just needed to launch the messenger.

Step 5: Activating the application on the computer

1 . In the computer version of Viber, in the connection window, click "The camera does not work?".

2. In the "Authentication" window, click "Copy".

3. In BlueStacks, in the "Home" tab, click on the "More Applications" button at the bottom and select the browser. In this case, Viber must be open in the next tab!

4 . Paste the copied link into the search stock and follow it. This can be done using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V and then press Enter.

Often the activation fails the first time. So, we once again insert the link into the line and follow it.

5 . Click on "I want to activate Viber on an additional device" and "Allow".

Usually, after a couple of minutes, the program on the computer starts up and asks to synchronize messages. This is optional.

Now you can close BlueStacks and even completely remove it from your computer - the program will work without it.

Important! Viber is linked to a mobile number. But since we installed it using an emulator, there will be no contacts from the phone. Therefore, you can write a message or call only through dialing: Call - Show the dialer.

If there is no phone at all

If you do not have a mobile at all or you do not want to connect Viber to your personal phone, then you can register the program through virtual number.

The easiest way to do this is if you have a smartphone. Then we install Viber on it and buy a virtual number. We register the application for this purchased phone and then act according to.

But if there is no smartphone, then you need to proceed as described in the section "". But only at the registration stage (), buy a virtual number and indicate it.

Virtual number is a rented mobile number... You can buy it on one of the special sites and use it to register with different services. Price - a few rubles, you can pay by credit card or electronic money.

How to buy a virtual number:

• We go to the site sms-activate.ru
• We register and top up the balance for the required amount.
• We buy a number and indicate it when registering with Viber.
• We receive an SMS with a code to this number (it will come to the site).
• We indicate the code when registering.

I talked about this in detail in the article about Vkontakte registration, in the part about the virtual phone. The principle is the same, but instead of a VK number, you need to buy a Viber number.

Viber is an application that allows you to always be in touch. It is available for almost all platforms such as Android, IPhone, Windows, Bada and others.

How to install Viber on a computer

For installation on a PC with an operating Windows system you will need to do the following:

Installation on macOS

To install Viber on a Mac computer:

MacOS devices are not limited in any way to use Viber. You can still communicate freely using video calls and sending SMS messages. The rest of the features will also be available.

How to download Viber for Linux

You can connect Viber to a Linux computer as follows:

Viber for Linux is a free messenger with which you can make video calls and send SMS messages. Synchronization on Linux is similar to other operating systems.

There is an alternative site, it also provides an opportunity to download Viber on Linux OS.

How to install Viber without a phone

When you need to install the messenger, but you don't have a phone at hand, you can use the emulator on your computer:

How to install Viber in apk file format

On some Chinese smartphones Play Market may be absent, in this case installation from apk file will help:

1. Go over to the download site.
2. Downloading apk file.
3. Through any file manager launch downloaded file.
4. Installation happens in a standard way.

Synchronization between computer and Viber

To synchronize Viber on your computer and phone, you just need to enter the application using the same phone number as on your smartphone. The program only needs to see the ID number. Enter the same password. Synchronization start automatically.

How to use Viber on a computer

There are no global differences between the versions for a computer and a smartphone. The only difference is that you have to speak into a microphone connected to a computer.

Interface portable version looks like this (the numbers are marked in the screenshot):

You can also attach a picture to your message, express emotions with emoticons, and with the help of the purple button, send a message. If needed delete contact- move the mouse cursor over it, right-click and select " Delete».

With deleting messages, everything is the same as in mobile version- it can be deleted only for yourself, the interlocutor will have it.

Is there a browser version

The creators did not think about online versions of this application to your computer. After all, Viber was originally focused on using from mobile phones, so the online version available without installation on a computer does not exist. Therefore, you will not be able to use the messenger online from the browser. The versions with the installation process are practical and do not take a long time to download (with some exceptions in the case of slow Internet). If so, just wait for the file to download and there will be no problems.

Recovering data from Viber on a computer

If you delete some information from the messenger, you should be aware that in the application itself it is impossible to restore the history of correspondence, video files, pictures or other materials that were sent in correspondence. But in the computer version, it is possible to recover some deleted information:

How to change user

What to change the current user in the messenger is necessary:

1. Run the program itself.
2. Go to settings clicking the gear icon.
3. Find and go to the item " Account».
4. Click " Deactivate».

As a result of the actions taken, the chat will be cleared. But it will be available on other devices. Now you can log in through another number.

Installing Viber on your computer is a great solution for widescreen communication in your favorite messenger.

What you need to know about Viber before installing

Before installing Viber on your computer, you should familiarize yourself with such important features that are inherent in this program as:

• Cross-platform(this is the ability to work on multiple platforms, not limited to just one kind of supported operating systems). Can I install Viber on my PC? Of course! This is one of the most attractive qualities. this messenger.
• An entertaining moment. Viber has a lot of interesting surprises that users can buy for money or borrow for free. It is about the so-called stickers as a worthy replacement for ordinary emoticons.
• Automaticity. Synchronization occurs on an automatic basis, that is, all possible contacts of people from your phone book are immediately recorded in a similar section in the Viber account.

Conveniently thought up: you do not need to find friends, colleagues and all other people from your phone book, since the program itself will assign to each subscriber who has the same application the status of someone with whom you can now communicate for free using the capabilities provided by the owners of the program to users who want to communicate using new technologies.

• Convenience. The program has a built-in notification system that works even when the application is minimized. And also there is an opportunity to use an online call.
• Free basis... All the basic functions of this messenger are free of charge.

Program installation

To put Viber on a computer, you need to perform the following sequence of actions:

1. Go to the official Viber website (viber.com). If you need to change the language, look for the selection button at the top right. The language is displayed there using the classic abbreviation (for example, for Russian - "RU", for English - "EN", etc.).

2.Select a computer partition.

4.Choose the operating system on which the computer is running (it can be one of three options - Windows, Mac or Linux).

Owners of computers with the new Windows 10 operating system will have to select the tab of the same name in the second step, that is, they will need to select not “Computer”, but “Windows 10”.

5.Click "Download ..." (if you want to choose a different path, that is, not the one set in the download settings from the browser, click on the link you were going to follow, right-click and select "Save as ... ").

6.To install Viber, run the resulting file by double-clicking on it.

7.In the next window "Viber Installation", you need to read the agreement and select the "Accept & Install" button.

8. While the download is in progress, a green stripe will "run" on the computer screen (laptop). This is the installation level of the program. Wait a while until the next window appears with the question “Do you have Viber on your mobile phone?”.

You need to answer according to reality. In this case, with a positive answer to the question, the following dialog box will open in front of you (then you need to go to the next step of the instructions), and with a negative answer, you will be offered to install this program on your smartphone first. You will be presented with several options depending on the OS of the device.

Select the one you need to download the file, install it and proceed to the next step.

9. Enter the (your personal) phone number, after checking that the checkbox is in front of this number (if you need to change the country, select the flag that corresponds to the country of your location by clicking on the small triangle next to it).

11.Now you should receive an activation number (it is called a "code" and looks like a number consisting of several digits, usually four to six).

12.When you receive a text message to the specified phone number, remember or write down the numbers that make up the code and enter them in the next installation window. After that, click the "Next ..." button to complete this process.

Using an emulator for installation

How to install Viber on a computer without a phone:
1.Download and install one of the proven emulators. For example, it might be BlueStacks.

2. Open "Blue Sax" so that it is installed, and then - click on it again so that it opens its home page, then find Viber there via search string.

4. Type the name of the Viber installation file to open it through the emulator. Thus, by opening the installation file that was intended for a different platform, you can achieve excellent work of the Viber program even without a smartphone and registering on it.

Resolving Installation Issues

Why Viber is not installed on your PC if you follow the instructions? Here is a list of common problems that a user may have when working with the messenger or at the stage of its installation, as well as their simple solutions:

There is not enough space on the computer for the installation file. Free up some memory, clean your computer (laptop) and the problem will be solved!

If Viber, when downloading or registering, gives an installation error and asks for a password or additional permissions, it is possible that the installation of programs is blocked by your firewall. To check this, you need to go to the appropriate section of the control panel of your PC (laptop).

Another option is that you do not have Administrator rights (the one who decides which programs can be installed on a given PC).

There is no connection to the worldwide network. If you “don't have internet”, try restarting your device and, if there is no result, call your provider ...

Or contact him in any other way that is available or convenient for you to find out if there are any problems with giving you Internet access.

If you have a virus on your computer, it can cause problems with the installation of Viber (and other programs). It is necessary to check everything antivirus program.

Using one of the methods proposed above, the user can install a new, but popular and practical messenger on a computer, not excluding his work on the phone or even without his participation in registration. More detailed information about the compatibility of Viber and your computer, you can.

Good afternoon, dear readers! In this article, I will show you how to install Viber on your computer for free. After installing Viber on your computer, you can exchange messages with friends, as well as make calls from computer to phone absolutely free.

The Viber program is very popular, it is used by millions of people all over the world. All this is due to the simplicity and convenience of the interface. But the trump card is free communication, between Viber users.Agree, you can save a lot by recommendingViber to your relatives, friends and acquaintances.

Not so long ago, it became possible to install Viber on a computer, but the program must first be installed on your phone. I wrote how to do this in the article on how to install Viber on your phone.

If Viber is already on your smartphone, then it's time to start installing Viber on computer.

How to install Viber on a computer

1. First of all, you need to download the Viber program (for a computer), for this go to the official website at this link www.viber.com/ru on the page that opens, click on the "Download Viber" button, after which the program will be downloaded to your computer.

2. Next, you need to run setup file the downloaded Viber program, on behalf of the administrator (so that there are no problems during installation).

3. In the window that opens, click the "Accept Install" button, after which the installation will beginViber to your computer.

4. In the window that opens with the title "Welcome toViber "the program asks a question" You haveViber on your mobile phone? ", Press the" Yes "button.

5. At this step, enter your mobile phone number, then click the "Next" button.

6. After you have entered your mobile phone number, into the programViber (installed on your phone) will receive a message with an activation code, enter this activation code and click the button "EnterViber ".

Today there are a huge number of communication applications. However, perhaps the most popular messenger is viber. Its capabilities and functionality are huge: free calls all over the world, exchange of text, video and audio messages, communication in group and hidden chats, Money transfers and many others. etc. By the way, Viber is a multi-platform application. It can be installed not only on mobile devices and various gadgets, but also on desktop PCs. How to do it? We will just tell you about it.

Installing this program on a PC is easy. Especially if you already have a vibe on your smartphone tied to your mobile phone... This will greatly facilitate the process of activating the messenger on your computer.

However, first things first:

It is impossible to set a password in the Viber when entering the messenger. Of course, this is not safe. Especially if the application is installed on a PC that is not only used by you. However, you can put a password on the vibe using third-party programs... For example, Lock for Viber.

How to install Viber on a PC without a phone?

Many will ask: "Is it possible to install vibe on a computer without a phone?" It is possible, but not so simple. The fact is that the peculiarity of the computer version of the messenger is the difficulty or even the impossibility of creating a new account "from scratch" with its help. First you need to download and install the mobile version. It is from him to start and activate account... After that, you can easily log into your "account" on your PC.

True, there is an option to bypass this limitation. You can use the emulator operating system Android. There are a lot of them. The choice is yours. However, most often users prefer BlueStacks.

1. You can download the emulator at http://www.bluestacks.com
2. After downloading the installation file, run it on your PC. After installation, open the emulator.
3. Then we go to the application store. In our case, this is the Play Store. To use the store's services and download the vibe from it, you need a Google account. So if you don't have it, you will have to register.
4. Now we find the orange magnifying glass icon. We click on it. A search window will open, where we enter "viber".
5. Calmly download and install the application, because at the expense of the emulator, the application "thinks" that the installation is taking place on a mobile device.
6. Once the installation process is complete, click on the "open" button, thereby launching the vibe on BlueStacks.

Now, using the messenger in the emulator, you can activate a full-fledged viber program for PC. So you can do without a smartphone.

The disadvantage of this method of installing a vibe is that your contacts from your phone or SIM card will not "pull up". You will have to enter them manually. In addition, to run through the emulator, it is desirable that the PC has fresh version OS - Windows 7, Windows 8, etc.

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