Join a conversation on Firefox Hello

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  • Creator: Joni
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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!

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 mute your microphone or turn off your camera 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 microphone and webcam (if preferred).
    join hello convo
  3. Use the privacy controls at the bottom of the window to mute your microphone or turn off your camera as needed.
    hello 35 mute
  4. To end the conversation, click the Leave button.