General information
See the following system specifications for using LINE.
Useful info
Support for LINE smartphone app versions earlier than 12.18.0 has ended as of November 5, 2024.
For more details, see End of support for LINE smartphone app versions earlier than 12.18.0.
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Using the latest version of LINE:
The latest version of LINE can be used with the following recommended system specifications.
• Android 9.0 or later
• macOS Monterey 12 or later
• Chrome browser version 94 or later
Note: You cannot sign up for a new account with LINE for PC.
• Android 12L or later (or Android 13 or later for Samsung tablets)
• Wear OS by Google (formerly Android Wear): LINE 12.18.0 or later; Wear OS 3.0 or later; Android 11.0 or later
Note: You cannot sign up for a new account on smartwatches.
Using an older version of LINE:
Although not recommended, you can use older versions of LINE with the following system specifications.
The LINE versions available for each of the OSes below are as follows.
Note: Some features cannot be used on older OSes.
Be advised
If you don't update the LINE app for an extended period, you may not be able to restore data such as your chat history.
• iOS 14.0 to 14.8.1: Up to LINE 13.5.1
Note:
- You cannot use LINE with iOS 13.7 or earlier.
- You cannot create new accounts or transfer existing accounts with versions of LINE earlier than 12.18.0.
- Try updating the LINE app as well as your OS.
• Android OS 7.0 to 7.1.2: LINE 12.18.0
Note:
- You cannot use LINE with Android OS 6.0.1 or earlier.
- If your device model doesn't support Google Play, you won't be able to update LINE. We recommend changing to one that supports Google Play.
- You cannot create new accounts or transfer existing accounts with versions of LINE earlier than 12.18.0.
- Try updating the LINE app as well as your OS.
• Windows 10, version 1511 or earlier: Up to LINE 8.7.0
Note:
- LINE cannot be used on Windows 8.1 or earlier.
- Update support for 32-bit versions of Windows has ended.
Note: LINE cannot be used on macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or earlier.
Note: If you're using a version of Windows or macOS that doesn't support LINE for PC, you can use the Chrome version of LINE.
Not supported:
LINE is not supported on the following devices.
• iPod touch
• WALKMAN
• SmartTV BOX
• Fire OS devices such as Kindle
• PHS devices
• Simulators/emulators (virtual environments)
• Devices with a custom OS
• Chromebooks
Useful infoFor more details, see End of support for LINE smartphone app versions earlier than 12.18.0.
Topics covered
- Using the latest version of LINE
- Using an older version of LINE
Using the latest version of LINE:
The latest version of LINE can be used with the following recommended system specifications.
Smartphones
• iOS 16.0 or later• Android 9.0 or later
PCs
• Windows 10, version 1607 or later (64-bit/x64)• macOS Monterey 12 or later
• Chrome browser version 94 or later
Note: You cannot sign up for a new account with LINE for PC.
Tablets
• iPadOS 16.0 or later• Android 12L or later (or Android 13 or later for Samsung tablets)
Smartwatches
• Apple Watch: watchOS 9 or later• Wear OS by Google (formerly Android Wear): LINE 12.18.0 or later; Wear OS 3.0 or later; Android 11.0 or later
Note: You cannot sign up for a new account on smartwatches.
Using an older version of LINE:
Although not recommended, you can use older versions of LINE with the following system specifications.
The LINE versions available for each of the OSes below are as follows.
Note: Some features cannot be used on older OSes.
Smartphones
Be advisediOS
• iOS 15.0 to 15.8.3: Up to LINE 14.6.3• iOS 14.0 to 14.8.1: Up to LINE 13.5.1
Note:
- You cannot use LINE with iOS 13.7 or earlier.
- You cannot create new accounts or transfer existing accounts with versions of LINE earlier than 12.18.0.
- Try updating the LINE app as well as your OS.
Android
• Android OS 8.0 to 8.1: Up to LINE 14.4.0• Android OS 7.0 to 7.1.2: LINE 12.18.0
Note:
- You cannot use LINE with Android OS 6.0.1 or earlier.
- If your device model doesn't support Google Play, you won't be able to update LINE. We recommend changing to one that supports Google Play.
- You cannot create new accounts or transfer existing accounts with versions of LINE earlier than 12.18.0.
- Try updating the LINE app as well as your OS.
PCs
Windows
• Windows 10 and 11 (32-bit/x86): Up to LINE 9.1.2• Windows 10, version 1511 or earlier: Up to LINE 8.7.0
Note:
- LINE cannot be used on Windows 8.1 or earlier.
- Update support for 32-bit versions of Windows has ended.
Mac
• macOS Big Sur 11.0 to 11.7.10: Up to LINE 8.7.0Note: LINE cannot be used on macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or earlier.
Note: If you're using a version of Windows or macOS that doesn't support LINE for PC, you can use the Chrome version of LINE.
Not supported:
LINE is not supported on the following devices.
• iPod touch
• WALKMAN
• SmartTV BOX
• Fire OS devices such as Kindle
• PHS devices
• Simulators/emulators (virtual environments)
• Devices with a custom OS
• Chromebooks
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The information in this Help article is for those using an iPad as a secondary device (using the same LINE account on both your smartphone and iPad).
Be advised
Topics covered
Logging in to LINE for iPad:
You can log in to LINE on your iPad in the following ways.
- Logging in with an email address
- Logging in with a QR code
- Logging in with biometric information (using your main device to log in)
Be advised
A verification code may appear if you're logging into LINE for iPad for the first time or if you reinstalled LINE.
If you see a verification code:
1. Start LINE on your main device.
2. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad into your main device.
3. Confirm that the device you are trying to log in with is correct, and check the box.
4. Tap Verify.
Note:
- Be sure to enter the verification code that's displayed within three minutes.
- If the screen to enter the verification code doesn't appear on LINE on your main device, restart LINE on your main device and try logging in to LINE for iPad again.
Logging in with an email address
Be advised
To log in with an email address, you must first register an email address on your main device.
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Tap Other ways to log in > Log in with email.
3. Enter your registered email address and password, then tap Log in.
Useful info
- If you forgot your registered email address, check it on your main device.
- If you forgot your registered password, change it on your main device.
Note: After setting your new password, be sure to keep it safe so you don't forget it.
Logging in with a QR code
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Select Other ways to log in.
3. Start the QR code reader on your main device and scan the QR code that appears on LINE for iPad.
4. On your main device, tap Log in > OK.
Useful info
- The location (e.g. prefecture, city) that appears on the login screen is based on the IP address of the device (e.g. PC, iPad) that is trying to log in to your account.
- If the QR code expired, tap
and log in from the updated QR code.
Logging in with biometric information (using your main device to log in)
Note: The contents of this section only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
You can log in with the biometric information (e.g. face, fingerprint) registered to your smartphone when you use an iPad as a secondary device with the same LINE account as your smartphone.
By logging in with your biometric information, you can manage your LINE account more securely than with using an email address and password.
Note: Your biometric information isn't saved on the LINE app or servers.
For the requirements and preparations for logging in with biometric information, refer to the following Help article.
How logins with biometric information work
When logging in to LINE with biometric information for the first time:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Enter your phone number and tap Log in with smartphone.
3. Tap Show verification code.
4. Start LINE on your main device and tap the Home tab >
> Account > Pair a new device.
Note: Tap here to go to your Account settings from your smartphone.
5. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad into your main device.
6. Authenticate the login with the biometric information on your main device when prompted to do so.
When logging in after the first time:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Enter your phone number and tap Log in with smartphone.
3. Start LINE on your main device and authenticate the login with the biometric information when prompted to do so.
"Login successful!" will appear when you're logged in. The LINE official account will also send a login notification message to you on your main device.
Be advised
If you want to use an iPad as your main device (and use a separate LINE account on your smartphone), tap Create a new account or transfer an account from another device at the bottom of the startup screen on LINE for iPad.
For more information, refer to Creating a new LINE account or the Help articles in Account transfer basics.
Note: When you transfer your LINE account to your iPad, it will become inaccessible on your smartphone.
Topics covered
- Logging out of LINE for iPad
Logging in to LINE for iPad:
You can log in to LINE on your iPad in the following ways.
- Logging in with an email address
- Logging in with a QR code
- Logging in with biometric information (using your main device to log in)
Be advisedIf you see a verification code:
1. Start LINE on your main device.
2. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad into your main device.
3. Confirm that the device you are trying to log in with is correct, and check the box.
4. Tap Verify.
Note:
- Be sure to enter the verification code that's displayed within three minutes.
- If the screen to enter the verification code doesn't appear on LINE on your main device, restart LINE on your main device and try logging in to LINE for iPad again.
Logging in with an email address
Be advised2. Tap Other ways to log in > Log in with email.
3. Enter your registered email address and password, then tap Log in.
Useful info- If you forgot your registered password, change it on your main device.
Note: After setting your new password, be sure to keep it safe so you don't forget it.
Logging in with a QR code
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Select Other ways to log in.
3. Start the QR code reader on your main device and scan the QR code that appears on LINE for iPad.
4. On your main device, tap Log in > OK.
Useful info- If the QR code expired, tap
and log in from the updated QR code.
Logging in with biometric information (using your main device to log in)
Note: The contents of this section only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
You can log in with the biometric information (e.g. face, fingerprint) registered to your smartphone when you use an iPad as a secondary device with the same LINE account as your smartphone.
By logging in with your biometric information, you can manage your LINE account more securely than with using an email address and password.
Note: Your biometric information isn't saved on the LINE app or servers.
For the requirements and preparations for logging in with biometric information, refer to the following Help article.
How logins with biometric information work
When logging in to LINE with biometric information for the first time:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Enter your phone number and tap Log in with smartphone.
3. Tap Show verification code.
4. Start LINE on your main device and tap the Home tab >
> Account > Pair a new device.Note: Tap here to go to your Account settings from your smartphone.
5. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad into your main device.
6. Authenticate the login with the biometric information on your main device when prompted to do so.
When logging in after the first time:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Enter your phone number and tap Log in with smartphone.
3. Start LINE on your main device and authenticate the login with the biometric information when prompted to do so.
"Login successful!" will appear when you're logged in. The LINE official account will also send a login notification message to you on your main device.
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If you haven't registered an email address with LINE, you can log in to LINE for iPad by scanning a QR code.
To log in with a QR code:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Select Other ways to log in.
3. Open the QR code reader in LINE on your smartphone.
4. Scan the QR code that appears on LINE for iPad.
5. On your smartphone, tap Log in > OK.
Note: The location (e.g. prefecture, city) that appears on the login screen is based on the IP address of the device that is trying to log in to your account.
In some cases, a screen may appear asking you to verify your identity. If you see this screen, you can log in after entering a verification code by following the steps in the Help article below.
An identity verification code appears
To log in with a QR code:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Select Other ways to log in.
3. Open the QR code reader in LINE on your smartphone.
4. Scan the QR code that appears on LINE for iPad.
5. On your smartphone, tap Log in > OK.
Note: The location (e.g. prefecture, city) that appears on the login screen is based on the IP address of the device that is trying to log in to your account.
In some cases, a screen may appear asking you to verify your identity. If you see this screen, you can log in after entering a verification code by following the steps in the Help article below.
An identity verification code appears
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To log in to LINE for iPad with an email address, you must first register an email address with the smartphone that you normally use LINE on.
After registering your email address, follow the steps below.
Note: If you haven't installed LINE for iPad, please download it.
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Select Other ways to log in > Log in with email.
3. Enter your registered email address and password, then select Log in.
If you're logging in for the first time or have reinstalled LINE, you may also need to complete the following steps:
4. Check the verification code that appears.
5. Start LINE on your smartphone and enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad.
6. On your smartphone, select Verify > OK.
After registering your email address, follow the steps below.
Note: If you haven't installed LINE for iPad, please download it.
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Select Other ways to log in > Log in with email.
3. Enter your registered email address and password, then select Log in.
If you're logging in for the first time or have reinstalled LINE, you may also need to complete the following steps:
4. Check the verification code that appears.
5. Start LINE on your smartphone and enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad.
6. On your smartphone, select Verify > OK.
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