WhatsApp App not linking to WhatsApp Desktop

Hello there,

I cannot get my WhatsApp (iPhone 17 Pro) to link with WhatsApp Desktop (Windows).

Every time I try, it shows an "Unexpected error" and reverts back to the first page where I have to click Get Started again.

• I can successfully link to WhatsApp Web.
• I also tested with an Android phone on the same Desktop app, and that worked fine.
• I’m sure this is not an internet connection issue, as I use the same Wi-Fi connection for all devices.
• I have already tried uninstalling and reinstalling both WhatsApp on my iPhone and WhatsApp Desktop on my PC.
• I tested another laptop with WhatsApp Desktop, and my iPhone still cannot connect.

This strongly suggests the issue is specific to the combination of iPhone 17 Pro + WhatsApp Desktop.

Could you please confirm what the issue is and provide a fix or workaround?

PLEASE HELP!!