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For years, FaceTime was limited to just one-on-one conversations. That all changed a couple of years ago when Apple released Group FaceTime calling. With this, you can participate in Group FaceTime and FaceTime Audio calls with up to 31 other people (for a total of 32). It's great for keeping in touch with a group of people, and you can launch them not only from the FaceTime app, but from a group iMessage thread, too.
Here's how to make group FaceTime calls on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- How to place a group FaceTime call using FaceTime
- How to place a group FaceTime call using Messages
- How to join a group FaceTime call
How to place a group FaceTime call using FaceTime on iPhone and iPad
Using the FaceTime way is the most obvious way to place a FaceTime group call, and there are some changes to the way you place calls in iOS 12.1.
- Open FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the + button in the upper-right corner.
Enter the name or number of a person you want to call.
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- Enter up to 30 additional contacts.
Tap Video or Audio to place your FaceTime call.
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How to place a group FaceTime call using Messages on iPhone and iPad
FaceTime is also better integrated into the Messages app. You can use that integration to place a group FaceTime call to members of a group iMessage thread.
- Open Messages on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap on a group conversation or start a new one.
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- Tap the avatars of the conversation participants in the top-center of the screen.
Tap FaceTime.
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How to join a group FaceTime call in Messages on iPhone and iPad
You can also join an in-progress group FaceTime call from a group iMessage thread if it's between people in that thread. Here's how.
- Open Messages on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on a group conversation with an open FaceTime call.
Tap the green Join button in the FaceTime message bubble.
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Questions?
If you have any questions about using FaceTime group calls on iPhone or iPad let us know in the comments.
Updated March 2020: Up to date for iOS 13.
FaceTime: The Ultimate Guide
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- Everything you need to know about FaceTime
- How to make a FaceTime call from your iPhone or iPad
- How to make a FaceTime call on your Mac
- How to add additional numbers and email addresses
- How to turn off and restrict FaceTime
- How to block phone and FaceTime calls on iPhone or iPad
- How to block FaceTime calls and iMessages on the Mac
- How to set up and use call relay on your Mac
- How to record a FaceTime call on your iPhone or Mac

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