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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 16, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use WhatsApp for Free Calls and Messages

    Send free texts and make free video or voice calls to anyone in the world using WhatsApp on your phone.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Download and install WhatsApp
    2. 2.Verify your phone number
    3. 3.Set up your profile
    4. 4.Send a message or make a call
    5. 5.Create a group chat
    1

    Download and install WhatsApp

    ~15s
    Search for "WhatsApp" in the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android) and download the free app. Open it and tap "Agree and Continue."
    2

    Verify your phone number

    ~15s
    Enter your country code and phone number. WhatsApp will send a 6-digit verification code by text message. Enter the code to verify your account. WhatsApp uses your phone number as your identity — there is no separate username or password needed.
    3

    Set up your profile

    ~15s
    Enter your name and optionally add a profile photo. Tap the checkmark when done. WhatsApp will automatically show you which of your existing phone contacts also use WhatsApp.
    4

    Send a message or make a call

    ~19s
    Tap the chat bubble icon at the bottom (or top right on Android). Tap a contact name to open a conversation and type a message. To make a call, open a conversation and tap the phone icon for a voice call or the video camera icon for a video call. Both are free.
    5

    Create a group chat

    ~15s
    To chat with multiple people at once — great for family groups — tap the new chat icon, then "New Group." Select the contacts to add, then give the group a name and photo. You can have up to 1,024 people in a WhatsApp group.

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    WhatsApp is the world's most popular messaging app, with over 2 billion users. It lets you send text messages, voice messages, photos, videos, and make free voice or video calls to anyone else who has WhatsApp — including friends and family in other countries. All messages and calls are encrypted for privacy, and it uses your WiFi or data plan rather than your phone minutes.

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