How to use Houseparty on Chrome

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Houseparty makes it possible for you and seven other friends to have a good time without leaving the house. You can play a few party games together, video chat, and just socialize whenever you want! While it's more popular on iOS and Android, you can actually use Houseparty on Google Chrome.

How to set up and use Houseparty on iPhone and iPad

The Houseparty extension in Chrome works almost identical to the Houseparty app, so if you're used to using the app, you'll have no problem with the Chrom extension. Here's how you can use Houseparty on Google Chrome.

How to set up Houseparty in Google Chrome

The good news is setting up Houseparty on Chrome is fairly straightforward. Download the extension, sign in to your account, and then you're ready to rock. Here's how you do it.

  1. Download the Houseparty extension on Chrome
  2. Click the Houseparty extension. It looks like a little waving hand.
  3. Click Log in.

Houseparty Extension On Google Chrome: Launch the extensions and then click log in. (Image credit: iMore)
  1. Enter Login information.
  2. Click Log In.

Login Screen For Houseparty On Google Chrome: Enter your login information and the click log in. (Image credit: iMore)
  1. Click Allow so Houseparty can use your webcam.
  2. Click Allow so Houseparty can use your microphone.

Houseparty Permissions On Google Chrome: Click allow twice to allow Houseparty access to your webcam and microphone (Image credit: iMore)

Now you're all signed in and ready to start chatting!

How to add friends on HouseParty in Google Chrome

What's a party without friends? Since Houseparty on Chrome is connected to the connection you signed into to, you'll have all your friends already in your contacts, but if you need to add a new friend, you can do so in the browser version too!

  1. Launch Google Chrome.
  2. Click the Houseparty extension. It looks like a little waving hand.

Launching Google Chrome And House Party Extension: Launch Chrome and then click on the Houseparty extension (Image credit: iMore)
  1. Type the username of the person you're trying to find in the search bar.
  2. Click Add.

Adding Friends In Houseparty On Google Chrome: Tye the username of your friend in the search bar and click add.

Adding Friends In Houseparty On Google Chrome: Tye the username of your friend in the search bar and click add. (Image credit: iMore)

How to video chat on Houseparty in Google Chrome

  1. Launch Google Chrome.
  2. Click the Houseparty extension. It looks like a little waving hand.

Launching Google Chrome And House Party Extension: Launch Chrome and then click on the Houseparty extension (Image credit: iMore)
  1. Click the waving hand to start a chat.

Starting Houseparty Chat In Google Chrome: Click the waving hand. (Image credit: iMore)

Any questions?

Let us know in the comments down below.

Luke Filipowicz
Luke Filipowicz
Staff Writer

Luke Filipowicz has been a writer at iMore, covering Apple for nearly a decade now. He writes a lot about Apple Watch and iPad but covers the iPhone and Mac as well. He often describes himself as an "Apple user on a budget" and firmly believes that great technology can be affordable if you know where to look. Luke also heads up the iMore Show — a weekly podcast focusing on Apple news, rumors, and products but likes to have some fun along the way. 

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