Start and manage calls on Instagram

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You can start an audio or video call with up to 8 people on Instagram.
Start a call
To begin an audio or video call on Instagram:
  1. Click send or messenger on the left.
  2. Click an existing conversation on the left or start a new conversation.
  3. From your chat, you can:
    • Click call in the top right to start an audio call.
    • Click video chat in the top right to start a video call.
  4. Click Start call.
The person or group you call will receive a notification that you're calling them.
Keep in mind that anyone you've accepted a message from, except for verified accounts, can video call with you. To prevent someone from video calling with you, you can block them.
Manage a call
While on an audio or video call, you can:
  • Enter full screen. Click expand in the top right to expand your call screen.
  • Update camera and audio settings. Click settings in the top right to make changes to your camera and audio settings.
  • End a video call. Click end call at the bottom to end your video call.
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