3 ms·How does it work? Where is the private key stored?by throwawaylolx 8y agoHow does it work? Where is the private key stored?lorenzhs 8y agoOn the desktop. It's synced when you set up your desktop client (you have to scan a QR code on your phone).daemin 8y agoAnd therein lies the problem the original poster was referring to: no way to create a WhatsApp account without a phone number.