How to make a call on WhatsApp by phone number?

How to make a call on WhatsApp by phone number - briefly?

To make a call on WhatsApp using a phone number, first ensure that the contact's phone number is saved in your device's address book. Then, open WhatsApp, go to the "Calls" tab, and select the contact you want to call.

How to make a call on WhatsApp by phone number - in detail?

To make a call on WhatsApp using a phone number, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Install and Set Up WhatsApp:

    • Download WhatsApp from the App Store or Google Play if you haven't already.
    • Install the app and open it.
    • Follow the prompts to set up your account by entering your phone number and verifying via SMS.

  2. Access Contacts:

    • Once your WhatsApp account is set up, navigate to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
    • Tap on the "Contacts" icon in the top right corner (it looks like a person with a plus sign). This will open your device's contact list.

  3. Find or Add Contact:

    • Scroll through your contacts to find the person you want to call, or tap the "New Contact" button at the top if they are not in your list.
    • Enter their phone number and any additional information (like name).

  4. Initiate a Call:

    • Once you have located the contact, tap on their name to open the chat window.
    • In the chat window, look for the call icon. It is typically represented by a phone receiver or a video camera depending on whether you want to make an audio or video call. This icon is usually found at the top right corner of the screen.

  5. Place the Call:

    • Tap on the call icon (phone receiver for voice calls, video camera for video calls).
    • WhatsApp will immediately start dialing and attempting to connect the call. You'll see a progress indicator while it tries to reach the recipient.

  6. During the Call:

    • While on the call, you can use various features such as muting the microphone (by tapping the microphone icon), switching to speaker mode (by tapping the speaker icon), or ending the call (by tapping the red phone receiver icon).
    • For video calls, you can switch between the front and rear cameras by tapping on the camera icon.

  7. Ending the Call:

    • To end the call, simply tap the red phone receiver icon at the bottom of the screen.

By following these steps, you can easily make a WhatsApp call using a phone number. Ensure that both you and the recipient have WhatsApp installed and an active internet connection to facilitate smooth communication.