Join a conversation on Firefox Hello

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When a Firefox Hello user sends you an invitation, you can respond from any WebRTC-supported browser like Firefox, Chrome or Opera without creating an account.

There are two types of invitations, depending on the version of Firefox your conversation partner is using. Follow the appropriate instructions to connect with your partner in no time!

To start a new conversation, see Firefox Hello - video and voice conversations online

Respond to a call invitation

  1. Click on the link on your invitation.
  2. Click on Start to initiate a video conversation or choose the Voice conversation option if you don't have a webcam or prefer not to use it:
    start call webrtc
  3. When your friend accepts the call, you'll be able to see and hear each other.
  4. Use the privacy controls webrtc privacy to turn off your camera or mute your microphone as needed.
  5. To end the conversation, click the Exit button.

Join a conversation

  1. Click the link on the invitation to launch the conversation page.
  2. Click Join the conversation and answer the prompts to share your webcam and microphone (if preferred).
    join hello convo
  3. Use the privacy controls at the bottom of the window to turn off your camera or mute your microphone during a conversation.
    hello 35 mute
  4. To end the conversation, click the Leave button.

Please update your version of Firefox for the latest features and security updates.

Camera or microphone access: If Firefox Hello cannot access your camera or microphone, see the article Firefox Hello can't access my camera or microphone.

Please update your version of Firefox for the latest features and security updates.

Join a conversation

  1. Click on the link in the invitation you've received.
  2. Click on Join the conversation.
    join conversation 45
  3. Follow the prompts to allow Firefox to access your webcam or microphone if you'd like to use video and voice chat. Text chat is also available.
    share devices hello
  4. Your friend will receive a notification that you've joined. When your friend joins, you will see the page being shared.
  5. Use the privacy controls webrtc privacy to turn off your camera or mute your microphone as needed.
  6. To end the conversation, click the exit button hello hang up 35.
Camera or microphone access: If Firefox Hello cannot access your camera or microphone, see the article Firefox Hello can't access my camera or microphone.