Technology Desk: WhatsApp has brought a new guest calling feature to improve the calling experience of its users. With the help of this feature, now even those people who do not have an account on the platform can be included in WhatsApp calls. For this, the user will only have to create a call link and share it with the other person.
The special thing about this feature is that the guest has to join the call.
There will be no need to create a WhatsApp account. Through call link he can join an audio or video call. According to the company, end-to-end encryption will also be used in guest calling. Let us know the benefits of this feature and how to use it.
WhatsApp Guest Calling Feature: What is special?
WhatsApp's guest calling feature lets users invite people who don't have an account on WhatsApp to one-to-one and group calls. After sharing the call link, the invitee can open it in the computer's browser and send a request to join the call.
According to the information given, a maximum of 32 people including guests can participate in a call. No fee will be charged for calling and there will be no limit on the duration of the call. However, call experience will depend on the internet connection and device.
How to call without WhatsApp account?
To use the guest calling feature, the person initiating the call must have a WhatsApp account. After this follow these steps:
Open WhatsApp on your smartphone.
Go to the Calls tab.
Tap on the '+' icon visible on the screen.
Select the option to create a call link.
Share the ready link with the person you want to join the call.
The invitee should open the link in the browser of his computer, enter his name and send a request to join the call.
After getting the permission of the host, the guest will be able to join the call.
Note that a WhatsApp account is required to create a call link, while invited guests will not need to create an account to join the call.
The host has control over who will join the call.
In this feature of WhatsApp, the call host gets control over the people joining. When a guest tries to join the call through the link, he or she will first be placed in a waiting room. After this, he will be able to join the call only after getting the permission of the host. The host can also remove a guest from the call if necessary. This helps in controlling the participation of unknown people in the call.
Calls will be secure with end-to-end encryption
An important thing about the guest calling feature is its security. According to the company, these calls will also have end-to-end encryption. Its purpose is to maintain the confidentiality of the conversation during the call. However, users should share the call link only with trusted people. The person receiving the link can try to join the call, but will not be able to enter the call without the host's permission.
Why is this feature useful for WhatsApp users?
This feature can be useful for people who need to join a meeting, online discussion, or family video call with a person who doesn't use WhatsApp. This may reduce the need to create a new account just to join a call.