IntelliTechs · Oct 14, 2026
You can soon invite someone who does not use WhatsApp to a video call by sending a link. The rollout is gradual, so the option may take a while to show up in your app, and WhatsApp has not given a date for everyone.
The host needs the latest version of WhatsApp on Android or iPhone. Open the Calls tab, tap the "+" icon and create a call link, which you can share with anyone.
Yes, according to WABetaInfo. Calls keep end-to-end encryption, and the guest's web client generates a unique identifier used to encrypt the call.
The idea is similar to meeting apps that already accept guests by link, but WhatsApp starts with a big advantage: many people already have it on their phones, and the host only needs to…
The rollout is gradual and WhatsApp has not announced a date for full availability. The company tested the feature in September 2026, and it uses the same technology as guest chats.
WhatsApp is also building Google Calendar and Outlook integrations, which will let you attach a WhatsApp call link to a calendar invite.
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