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    How to Make a WhatsApp Video Call

    Use WhatsApp to make free video calls to friends and family anywhere in the world — all you need is WiFi.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Download and set up WhatsApp
    2. 2.Find your contact
    3. 3.Start a video call
    4. 4.Add people for group calls
    5. 5.Use call controls
    1

    Download and set up WhatsApp

    ~15s
    Get WhatsApp from App Store or Google Play. Set up with your phone number and verify with the texted code.
    2

    Find your contact

    ~15s
    WhatsApp shows contacts who already use the app. Tap the "Calls" tab, then "+" to start a new call.
    3

    Start a video call

    ~15s
    Select a contact and tap the video camera icon. Or from a chat, tap the video icon at the top.
    4

    Add people for group calls

    ~15s
    During a call, tap "Add Participant" to include up to 8 people total.
    5

    Use call controls

    ~15s
    Switch cameras, mute microphone, turn camera on/off, or share your screen during the call.

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    WhatsApp is a free messaging app that lets you make video calls, voice calls, and send messages to anyone in the world who also has WhatsApp — at no cost beyond your internet connection. It is especially popular for staying in touch with family and friends overseas.

    Download WhatsApp from the App Store or Google Play Store. Set it up with your phone number — WhatsApp sends a verification code via text to confirm. Once verified, WhatsApp automatically shows contacts from your phone who also use the app.

    To make a video call: open WhatsApp, tap the "Calls" tab at the bottom, tap the phone icon with a "+" to start a new call, select a contact, and tap the video camera icon. You can also start a video call from within a chat — tap the video camera icon at the top of the conversation.

    For group video calls with up to 8 people: start a call with one person, then tap "Add Participant" to bring others in. Or create a group chat first, then tap the video icon to call all group members.

    During a call, you can switch between front and back cameras, mute your microphone, turn off your camera (audio only), and share your screen. WhatsApp video calls are encrypted end-to-end, meaning only you and the people on the call can see and hear the conversation.

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