How to Start a Video Call on Globfone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Globfone P2P chat runs in your browser, so the whole process takes about a minute. This guide covers the steps, a few tips for phones and what to do when something does not work. You can use it for video, audio-only calls, text chat and screen sharing, and combine it with direct file sharing.

Before you begin

• Use an up-to-date Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
• Make sure your camera and microphone are connected and not used by another app.
• Tell the other person which link to open, or be ready to send yours.
• Use headphones if you can; they prevent echo.

Start a call

1. Open Globfone P2P chat. Choose to create a new room or join an existing one.
2. Choose a name and, optionally, a PIN. A PIN keeps uninvited people out of the room.
3. Grant permission. Your browser asks to use the camera and microphone. Click Allow; you can tick "remember" so you are not asked every time.
4. Select devices. Pick the camera and microphone and your preferred mode: video, audio or screen sharing.
5. Share the link. Copy the room link and send it. As soon as the other person joins, the browsers connect directly.

During the call

• Mute or switch off your camera whenever you need.
• Switch cameras on a phone with front and rear lenses.
• Share your screen to show a document or a website.
• Use the built-in text chat for links and notes.
• To send a file, create a file-sharing space and invite the same person.

On a phone

• Hold the phone steady or use a stand, and keep the screen on during the call.
• Join over Wi-Fi when you can; video uses a lot of mobile data.
• If the call drops when you switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data, rejoin using the same link.

End the call

Press the hang-up button. If you want to send a file after the call, create a file-sharing space and invite the same person.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Try this
No image	Check browser permissions in the address bar and close other apps that use the camera.
No sound	Check the selected microphone and speaker, and unmute in the system volume mixer.
Cannot connect	Disable VPNs or strict firewalls briefly; Globfone falls back to relay servers but some networks block them.
Choppy video	Close heavy downloads, move closer to the router or switch to audio only.
Echo	Use headphones, or ask the other person to mute when not speaking.

Want to know why a direct connection is faster and more private? Read peer-to-peer video calls explained.

Frequently asked questions

Can I join without an account?

Joining a room with a shared link does not need Premium. Some limits depend on your credibility level; see the credibility guide.

How do I leave the room safely?

Press hang-up, close the tab and make sure the browser's camera indicator is off.