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If you have ever used a popular video calling service like Zoom, Google Meet, or even FaceTime, you might be familiar with call links. WhatsApp now has a similar functionality for both video and voice calls using the call links feature. To put it into perspective, WhatsApp call links allow you to create or join calls with anyone on WhatsApp without manually calling people. Create and share the call link with others, then anyone with the link can join the call. Moreover, links can be helpful for creating scheduled calls. For instance, tell someone that a call will be held at 3PM, then share the link with them. When the time comes, both of you will need to open the link to join the call. You won’t need to call them. With regular WhatsApp calls, you needed to know the person’s WhatsApp number. The call links feature eradicates that need, as you can send the link to anyone. Tip: learn how to send WhatsApp messages without saving numbers.

Any WhatsApp user can create a call link. They don’t need to be the admin of a group or a user with special privileges. The call links feature is available on iOS and Android and will not work if you’re using the desktop app. Note: you should update the WhatsApp app before trying the steps mentioned below. FYI: calls created or joined via links will display a link symbol (Android) or the “Call Link” text tag (iPhone) in WhatsApp’s call history to make them easily identifiable.

Each time you use the call link option, a new link is created. Each call link is unique. Interestingly, nothing will happen to the earlier links that you created, meaning they won’t expire immediately. They will continue to work, and you can still join calls using them. If you want to remove or revoke an old link, WhatsApp hasn’t provided an option to permanently delete existing call links. However, you can unsend the message using the “Delete for Everyone” option to remove the call link from the conversation or group so that the others won’t have access to it anymore. However, if someone saved the link, you won’t be able to stop them from joining your call. If you’re worried that random people with the call link will be able to call you without having your number, don’t stress. Even if someone has access to the link, they cannot call and interact with you unless you’ve joined the call yourself. If you don’t join the call, older links will not harm you in any way. Your existing link will become non-functional if it stays unused for 90 days. If you want to reuse an old link, you must store it somewhere. For example, you can save the link in a notes app or favorite it using the star feature of WhatsApp. Tip: while WhatsApp accounts don’t have usernames, you can easily share your WhatsApp profile with others. All screenshots by Mehvish Mushtaq.