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Calling

Setup / Join a Burner session from a temporary URL
Burner

Select the "call" button (or "+" symbol on mobile) and give the app/browser permissions when it asks for them

You will also be prompted about Cyph Calls
"You are about to initiate an encrypted video call. This may involve sharing your IP address with your friend. Proceed if you trust your friend. Continue?"
NOTE: Clicking continue allows you to proceed, but may share your IP, which may be considered identifiable information to some

Once the call is connected, you can disconnect by using the Red End Call button.


In-page features:

Gear Wheel
You can select which Microphone, Camera and Speakers/Headphones are used

Push-to-Talk Button
Only available on modern browsers and not mobile devices, you can switch this on mute your mic unless your cursor/mouse is hovering over the microphone icon

Start/Stop Video Button
Starts and stops video from being sent from a call
If stopped, the recipient of video will receive a "Video Offline" notice on their screen

Mute/Un-mute Microphone Button
Mutes and Un-mutes microphone from being sent from a call

End Call Button
This will end the call for both participants

Updated on: 05/24/2023

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