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Guest calling covers WhatsApp's invitation-link feature that lets people join voice and video calls without a WhatsApp account or the app installed. As reported in the tagged discussion, Meta rolled out guest calling on October 14, 2026, and the guest experience launched with a desktop-first requirement: invitees must open the link in a computer browser to join. For Windows users, that makes the browser the entry point rather than a phone. The thread also notes the feature removes the familiar excuse of not having an account when family or cross-border project calls come around.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    WhatsApp Guest Calling Lets PC Users Join Video Calls Without an Account

    For years, the easiest way to dodge a sprawling family video chat or an impromptu cross-border project check-in on WhatsApp was the classic digital alibi: "Sorry, I don't have an account." As of October 14, 2026, Meta has officially retired that excuse. WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature...