How do I create a contact link?

Create and share call links with your loved ones to make it easy for them to join your voice or video call.

The latest update of WhatsApp on iOS and Android is guided by many new features. Among these is the possibility to create raw call links to share with your loved ones that they will just have to click on to easily join a group call, for example.

This new feature, announced at the end of August, is directly inspired by what competitors are already offering. Google is deadAnd the Zoomor the app confrontation time Apple (since iOS 15) already offers a similar feature. with one difference. Unlike its three competitors, WhatsApp Call Links requires every participant to have an account on the app.

With this limitation, this feature loses some of its interest. However, it is practical to avoid having to pre-create a group with all participants, or manually add additional messengers during a classic two-to-one audio or video call.

1. Update WhatsApp

If not yet, Download the latest update for WhatsApp On your Android smartphone or iPhone. The feature is available from version 22.21.77 on iOS, and version 2.22.21.83 on Android. Note that your messengers must also use the latest version of WhatsApp available to be able to access your calls from a link you send them.

2. Go to calls

Now that the app has been updated on your device, open it and go to the tab dedicated to it calls. You should see the option there Create a connection link Be on top of your recent calls list.

3. Create a link

Now press Create a call. In the popup New contact link The URL of the call you are about to create is displayed. This is a unique link, which is automatically generated by the app each time you choose to create a new link. then enter in connection type And choose if you want to make a call video where My voice.

4. Share the link

Then you are presented with two options to share the link with your loved ones. You can optionally use the option Share link that WhatsApp offers and then select the sharing option that suits you best, or simply choose that Copy the link. If you choose this second option, you will just have to paste the link into an email, SMS, or other instant messaging program to share with the people you want to welcome to your call.

Share this link only with those you trust. Keep in mind that anyone with this link can join the call.

5. Enter your call

Once you share your link, the Call Link popup does not close immediately. Click onURLs Created to access your call, then in the WhatsApp Call window that appears, click Rejoin.

6. We welcome your correspondents

When callers click on the URL you sent them, WhatsApp will open and they will also need to hit the join button to access your call.

By you, when one of your reporters joins your call, their avatar is automatically displayed on your device screen. You can then treat the call like any conference call.