Is it possible to install Viber on a computer? Description of the methods

Viber is one of the most popular instant messengers for mobile devices. In addition, you can use the service not only from smartphones and tablets, but also on personal computers. Let's see if Viber can be installed on a computer and how to do it.

What it is?

Viber is a convenient way to communicate and exchange information. In addition, through the program you can make quick calls to your friends and acquaintances, without using the services of a mobile operator - all calls are made due to Internet traffic. It is also possible to exchange media files, pictures, videos, photos, stickers and much more. Registration binds your mobile number to your account, which allows you to access it from any device in which your SIM card is installed.

Now we find out whether it is possible to install Viber on a computer and in what ways to do it.

Use cases

The service offers two convenient options for using the messenger:

• Installing a special version of the program for the PC.
• Using a mobile OS emulator to install Viber.

Unfortunately, the messenger developers have not yet released an online version of their service, so you will not be able to use the functionality through a browser without installing additional programs.

Installation from the site

You can download Viber in Russian for a computer directly from the official website of the creators. To do this, you must:

1. Go to the official website of the developers.
2. Click the Downloads button in the top panel of the site.
3. Choose a Windows platform.
4. On the page that opens, click on "Download Viber."
5. The installation of the program installer will begin. Its size is approximately 80 MB, depending on the version. After the download is complete, run the executive file.
6. Now the process of installing Viber for the computer will begin. Windows 7, 8 and 10 support this software, so you won’t have any compatibility problems. Select the directory to install.
7. Next, wait until the files are unpacked and launch Viber through the shortcut on the desktop.

In the program you must enter your mobile phone number, confirm the registration using the code that will come in the SMS message from Viber, and log in. If you already have an account, then just log in through it. Functionality of Viber in Russian for a computer is no different from the usual mobile version for many.

But if you want to use the mobile version of the application from a computer or laptop, then you need a different installation method. It is longer and more complex, but as a result you get a full-fledged mobile Viber.

Is it possible to install Viber on a computer through an emulator?

We need an emulator of the Android operating system - BlueStacks. It is through him that you can install all the mobile software on personal computers running Windows. Use the instructions provided:

1. Go to the official website of the creators of the emulator.
2. On the main page, click on the "Download Bluestacks" button.
3. Wait for the download to finish and open the installer.
4. Following the instructions, select the directory, accept the license agreement.
5. Finish the installation and run the program.
6. The emulator will meet you setting up your Google account. Enter your existing account details or create a new one.
7. Next you will see the Android desktop. Click on the Play Store icon.
8. In the search bar of the store, enter the name of the messenger.
9. On the page, click "Download" to install "Viber" on the computer. Once the application loads, you can go back to the desktop.
10. On the desktop of the mobile OS, find the Viber icon and launch it.
11. The following are all standard registration and authorization procedures. If you have an account, just enter your mobile number and password. If you do not have an account, then register by entering the number and code from a special SMS message.

Now you know whether Viber can be installed on a computer. You can do this using the official application or through the emulator. In both cases, you get a full-fledged messenger with all the functionality that is available on mobile devices.

It is worth noting that at the same time using an account on a personal computer and mobile device will not work. However, the service supports full synchronization between platforms. Those messages that you received on your computer during correspondence will be displayed on your smartphone or tablet when you log in using your account.