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WhatsApp Major Update: Join Calls Without An Account
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News18•16-10-2026, 15:45
WhatsApp Major Update: Join Calls Without An Account
- •WhatsApp has introduced a guest calling feature allowing people without an account to join calls.
- •Users can create and share a call link with no charges or time limits for these calls.
- •Guests open the link in a browser, enter their name, and wait in a waiting room until the host grants permission.
- •The feature supports up to 32 participants with end-to-end encryption to protect user privacy.
- •Guests can share screens, use emoji reactions, and raise hands, but cannot see other participants phone numbers or send messages.
Key Questions Answered
Guests can open a shared call link in a web browser, enter their name, and wait in a virtual waiting room until the host grants them permission to join the call.
Guests cannot see other participants' phone numbers, send messages, or invite others, and they must wait for host approval while benefiting from end-to-end encryption and a maximum limit of 32 people per call.
No, these calls are completely free of charge and have no time limits while supporting features like screen sharing and emoji reactions.
