How do you call someone on messenger

There are dozens of secret Facebook features out there just waiting to be discovered and transform your social-media experience.

Like: did you know you can use Facebook to call people - even if you don't know their phone number? Seriously.

Well you can, and it's surprisingly simple too, far easier than those endless posts we're sure you've all been subjected to: "Hi everyone, lost my phone so don't have anyone's number, send me yours and I'll text you my new digits, LOL!"

To call, simply open Facebook on your computer - or the Facebook Messenger app on your smartphone - and find the person you want to call in Facebook Chat.

How do you call someone on messenger
Maggie Tillman, US contributing editor

How do you call someone on messenger
·   Updated  5 December 2022 ·

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(Pocket-lint) - Facebook allows you to use its Messenger platform to make one-on-one video calls and group video calls with up to 50 people through Messenger Rooms, which is like a virtual hangout, where friends can just drop in just to say hi.

Here's everything you need to know about making video calls on Messenger.

Getting started with Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger is one of the most widely used messaging services, with more than 700 million people making calls on it every day. It's free and offers several communications features including video calling, and it's available around the globe, across a range of devices.

You can install the Messenger app on your iPhone or Android phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play, respectively. There's also a Messenger app for MacOS and Windows desktops.

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You can also access Messenger from Facebook on the web or from the dedicated Messenger web app. Installing or using the latest version of Messenger ensures you will have access to the latest features.

  • Go here to grab the latest version of the Messenger app

If you should ever deactivate your Facebook account, you can still use Messenger. In fact, you can share photos, videos, start group chats, and more - all without a Facebook account. Eventually, Facebook said it hopes to integrate all its messaging platforms, including WhatsAapp and Instagram, so that users will be able to start a conversation and access it across from any of Facebook's services.

The first phase of this effort comes in the form of Messenger Rooms, a video-calling feature introduced in 2020, which we discuss in detail below.

How to video chat with someone or a group on Messenger

You can video chat with just one person or with a group of people using Messenger. 

Messenger mobile app for iOS and Android

From the chats area, open a conversation with the person or group you want to video chat, and then click the video call icon.

Note: If you're not connected to Wi-Fi when placing a video call with your mobile device, the feature will use your existing data plan.

You can download the Messanger mobile app for iOS from here, and for Android from here.

Facebook.com or Messenger.com

From the chats area, open a conversation with the person or group you want to video chat, and then click the video call icon.

Note: Calling on messenger.com or facebook.com is only available using the browsers Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Opera.

Messenger desktop app for Mac and Windows

From the chats area, open a conversation with the person or group you want to video chat, and then click the video call icon (see above).

You can download the Messenger desktop app for Mac here, and for Windows here.

Facebook Portal devices

Portal calls can be received on Portal devices, the Messenger app on mobile phones or tablets, messenger.com or facebook.com, or on WhatsApp on mobile phones. But you can't use Portal to call Messenger connections that don't have Facebook accounts - confusing we know.

Anyway, to make a video call on a Portal, be sure to add your Facebook Messenger account when you initially set up the device, and then you can simply say to it: "Hey Portal, call [contact name]." Portal may ask you to confirm which contact you're trying to call.

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Where is the call button on Messenger?

The new tab will appear alongside "Chats", "Stories" and "People". Currently, users get only three options at the bottom of the screen, including Chats, Calls and People. The new calls tab will be added next to the video call button on the Messenger app.

Can you call someone on Messenger without being friends?

Your confirmed Facebook friends, Messenger connections, and anyone you've shared a video chat or Messenger Rooms link with can call you on Facebook. You can prevent anyone from calling you by blocking their messages or Facebook account.

How do I make a Messenger call?

Create a call on Messenger From Calls, tap on the profiles of people you want to invite. Tap to start an audio call or to start a video call. Learn how to choose who can join your call.

Why can't I call someone on Facebook Messenger?

Make sure that you have the latest version of Messenger installed. Also check whether or not the person you're calling is on Messenger too.