Looking to call a friend on WhatsApp but not sure how? Here is our guide detailing the easiest way you can make calls using WhatsApp.
Did you know that you can make calls via WhatsApp? The messaging service also allows its users to call friends and family members for free.
This is ideal for anyone that wants to call a friend who lives overseas, since WhatsApp uses a Wi-Fi connection or cellular connection to make the calls.
To find out the easiest way to make a phone call using WhatsApp, keep reading.
What we used
- We used an iPhone 13 Pro running iOS 15 with WhatsApp open
The Short Version
- Open up WhatsApp
- Click on the Calls button
- Click on the phone button
- Find the contact you want to call
- Click the call button
Step
1Open up WhatsApp
Open up the WhatsApp app on your phone and make sure you are logged into the correct account.
Step
2Click on the Calls button
Click on the Calls button from the menu at the bottom of the screen. It is the second option from the left.
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3Click on the phone button
Click on the button that looks like a phone with a small plus mark next to it, it sits in the very top corner on the right-hand side of the screen.
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4Find the contact you want to call
Once you click on the call button, you will be taken to your contacts page. You can either scroll down to find the contact you want to call or type their name into the search bar, whichever is easier.
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5Press the call button
Once you have found the person you want to call in your contacts, click on the phone button that is next to their name. You can also click on the camera button that sits next to the phone button on the right side, and this will start a video call. Once you click on the call/video call button, it will start calling the contact straight away.
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6Wait for the person to pick up
Once you have clicked on the call button, just wait for them to pick up the phone.
Troubleshooting
Yes, you can call up to 32 people at once time using WhatsApp for free. This is not the same method as calling only one friend, but it does still use your Wi-Fi or cellular data instead of a traditional mobile signal.
Unless you are using your own cellular data and you are being charged for going over your limit, it is free to call people on WhatsApp, and the person receiving the call should also not be charged.
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