WhatsApp has introduced the facility to create a call link to join an audio or video call, just like Zoom or Google Meet. This feature is now available for Android as well as iOS/iPhone users. If your WhatsApp is not displaying this feature, then you should look for an update from the App Store. Firstly, update your WhatsApp to the latest version of 2.22.1.83 and then open your WhatsApp to check if this feature is available for you or not. The facility to create a call link will appear on the top ‘Call’ section. Now if you are wondering how to use this feature, below is a step-by-step guide to help you do so:
> Go to WhatsApp and tap on ‘Calls’ section
> You will see ‘Create call link – share a link for your WhatsApp call’ written above.
> Tap on ‘Create Call Link’ and it will open an interface inside WhatsApp showing the default call option and link for video call.
> Below the link you will see four options – Call Type, Send Link via WhatsApp, Copy Link and Share Link.
> Now if you want to convert video call link to audio call, then tap on ‘Call Type’.
> You will see two options under call type – video and voice, tap on voice to convert the link to audio call
> Now, if you want to share the link on WhatsApp, tap on ‘Send link via WhatsApp’.
> If you want to copy the link, tap on ‘Copy Link’; option as shown in the picture above
> If you want to share the link on other apps, tap on ‘Share Link’ option
According to WhatsApp, now around 32 people can join a video call or be added to a video call using the link. Earlier, WhatsApp video calls were supported by only 8 participants, while voice calls were used to support 32 participants.