How to make video and audio calls on WhatsApp web: Step-by-step guide
Last Updated: 2026-08-03 14:07:46
WhatsApp web users can now make video or audio calls without downloading the app or being confined to mobile devices anymore. This update came out last month and has been one of the many that WhatsApp users have requested for a long time. WhatsApp calls are popular across platforms, but on the PC you have needed a separate desktop app from the company.
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WhatsApp Web now supports video and audio calls.- Make calls directly from browsers like Chrome/Edge.
- Up to 32 participants; end-to-end encrypted calls.
The availability of WhatsApp calls through the web browser makes its flexible enough to be used across your linked devices.
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The web interface doesn’t change much, in fact, you will find all the basic tools available as before. However, the new calling additions now reflect on the main chat screen and we tell you how this feature works on the web.
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WhatsApp web is easy to use and you just have to login using the web version of the messaging app and link it with your primary device which is usually the phone. Now you can follow these steps to make video or audio calls on the desktop:
- Click on any contact or group
- You will see the Video call and audio call icon on the top-right next to the search bar
- Click on either of the video or audio icon to start a call
- You can add up to 32 participants on the call
- You also get the option to send the call link to let others join the meeting
Note: Make sure you allow WhatsApp to access the camera and microphone of your PC/laptop to enable video/audio calls through the web version. It can work on Chrome, Edge and Firefox browsers running on Windows or Mac systems.
Just like its messages and media files, WhatsApp assures the calls made via web are end-to-end encrypted which means only the people on the call can see or hear the person.
You get the option to set up a waiting room to enroll other participants on the call and share screen like Zoom and Google Meet allows you for meetings or personal sessions. The host of the call can restrict the access to the call by enabling the approval to join call option.