Here’s how to pair the two so that you cansend texts from your rig.

Open Google Messages for Webon your rig.

You should see a QR code; choosePair with QR codeif you don’t see one.

A person sitting in front of a laptop holding a smartphone

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OpenMessageson your phone and tap yourprofile photoin the corner.

If you don’t see that option, chooseSwitch to QR pairingfirst.

Point your phone’s camera at the QR code on the computer.

Google Messages for PC QR code

The capture happens automatically, so you don’t need to actually take a picture.

Google Messages for Web opens with all your existing conversations.

Open one to read and respond to the same texts that are your phone.

Google Messages for Web device pairing on Android

This is a great alternative to using your phone’s small screen and keyboard.

However, there are several features available in the mobile app that are missing from Google Messages for Web.

Fortunately, it’s easy to sign out of Google Messages for Web.

Google Messages on PC

To sign out from the computer, select thethree dotsabove the list of chats, and then chooseUnpair.

If you’re on your phone, return to theDevice pairingscreen and tapUnpair all devices.