How to make a group voice call

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Group calling allows up to 32 people to join a WhatsApp group voice call.
Voice calling uses your phone’s internet connection rather than your mobile plan’s minutes. Data charges may apply.

Receive a group call


When you receive a group voice call, the incoming group voice call screen will show the people on the call.
The first contact listed will be the person that added you. Group voice call history will appear in the Calls tab.
You can tap the call history to view the people from the call. You can also join missed calls if they’re still ongoing.

Make a group voice call

Make a group voice call from a group chat


  1. Open the group chat you want to voice call.
  2. Tap
    group voice call
    > Call Group.
Note: Only group members can take part in group calls.

Make a group voice call from the Calls tab


  1. Open WhatsApp, then tap the Calls tab.
  2. Tap
    new group call
    > New Group Call.
  3. Find the contacts you want to add to the call, then tap
    group voice call
    .

Make a group voice call from an individual chat

  1. Open the individual chat with one of the contacts you want to voice call.
  2. Tap
    voice call
    .
  3. Once the contact accepts the call, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the list of participants. Tap Add People.
  4. Find another contact you want to add to the call, then tap Add.
  5. Tap
    if you want to add more contacts.

Join a group voice call

Join an incoming group voice call

  1. You’ll receive a notification when someone invites you to join a group voice call.
  2. Tap the notification to open the call details screen.
  3. From this screen, you can preview the people on the call and other invitees.
  4. Tap Join to join the call.
  5. While on the call, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the list of participants.
    • Tap Add People to add more contacts to the call.
    • Tap Ring to send a notification to people who’ve already been invited.

Join a missed group voice call

  1. Open WhatsApp, then tap the Calls tab.
  2. If the call was started from a group chat, you can join by opening that chat and tapping Join.
  3. If the call is ongoing, tap the call you’d like to join. This will open the call info screen.
  4. Tap Join.

Mute someone else


You can mute other people in a group call. To do so, tap and hold on the person’s name. Then press Mute.
The person can unmute themselves at any time by tapping the microphone icon. You can message a person directly on a group call by tapping and holding their tile.

Mute notifications for a group voice call

  1. Tap the name of the group.
  2. Tap Notifications.
  3. Tap Mute Notifications under Messages or Calls to mute notifications for messages or calls from the group.
  4. Select the length of time you’d like to mute notifications for.

Group voice calling tips

  • Make sure you’re using the latest version of WhatsApp. If your call isn't going through, it's possible the other person is on an older operating system or WhatsApp version.
  • You can’t switch a group voice call to a video call.
  • You can only mute someone three times.
  • To save data, make and answer calls when connected to Wi-Fi. You can also turn Use Less Data for Calls on or off in WhatsApp Settings > Storage and data.
  • You can't remove a contact during a group voice call. The contact would need to hang up their phone to disconnect from the call.
  • It’s possible to be in a group voice call with someone you've blocked. However, you can't add someone you've blocked or who has blocked you to the call. Ignore or decline the call if you don’t want to connect with a blocked contact.
  • You can’t access emergency service numbers through WhatsApp, such as 911 in the United States.
  • Voice message transcripts aren’t available during group voice calls.

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