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title: Voice or Video Calling
description: "Like all CoolApp messages, voice and video calls are private too. You will be prompted to grant the Camera and Microphone permissions the first time you make or receive a CoolApp call. Here's how to start an encrypted one-to-one voice…"
url: "https://coolapp.chat/support/voice-or-video-calling/"
updated: "2024-05-24"
category: Getting Started
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# Voice or Video Calling

Like all CoolApp messages, voice and video calls are private too. You will be prompted to grant the Camera and Microphone permissions the first time you make or receive a CoolApp call.
Here's how to start an encrypted one-to-one voice or video call:

In CoolApp, tap  or  to view your CoolApp contact list.
Select a contact or enter a number to open that conversation.
Tap  the phone icon to start a voice call or  the camera icon to start a video call.
On some devices: Select Call in the prompt or the green Start Call button.
While on a call, tap the camera  to show or hide video from your side of the call.
Your call screen will show

Calling or Connecting - while waiting for the call to connect with your contact.
Ringing - when your contact's phone is online and ringing.
CoolApp + timer - after your call has been answered.



Note: CoolApp Android users can adjust the size of the call tab navigation bar within CoolApp Settings > Appearance.
Having issues with calling? Follow these troubleshooting steps.
Read more about other features: Screen Sharing, Calling options