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Saturday 17 October 2026

How to invite someone without WhatsApp to a WhatsApp call

WhatsApp's new guest calling lets anyone join a call from a computer browser with no account, up to 32 people. Here's how to set one up safely.

Glyph Saturday 17 October 2026, open calendar5 min read

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Want to video call someone who refuses to install WhatsApp? You don't have to talk them into it anymore. A new guest calling feature lets anyone join a WhatsApp call from a computer browser, with no account and no phone number.

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