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WhatsApp Now Allows Non-Users to Join Calls Without an Account
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Firstpost•14-10-2026, 21:01
WhatsApp Now Allows Non-Users to Join Calls Without an Account
- •WhatsApp introduces a new feature allowing people without a WhatsApp account to join calls easily.
- •Guests can join free, end-to-end encrypted calls supporting up to 32 people with no time limits.
- •Hosts must admit guests from a waiting room, and guests cannot see phone numbers, send messages, or add other participants.
- •Guests can use screen sharing and emoji reactions during the call, and hosts can remove them at any time.
- •Existing users can create and share call links via the Calls tab, which can be accessed through computer browsers.
Key Questions Answered
Non-users can join calls via a shared WhatsApp call link opened directly in a computer browser, without needing to create an account or download an application.
Guests must be manually approved by the host and placed in a waiting room. Once admitted, they cannot see other participants' phone numbers, send messages, or add others to the call, and hosts can remove them at any time.
Existing users can start a guest call through the Calls tab by tapping the plus button to create a call link, which can then be sent to anyone through various channels.
