How to Add Someone to a FaceTime Call on iPhone or iPad

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1 Tap the screen on a current FaceTime call.

2 Tap "Add people."

3 Start typing the name of the person you want to add.

4 Select the person you want to add.

5 Tap "Add People."

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Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: May 6, 2025

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This wikiHow teaches you how to add someone else to an active FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad.

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Tap the screen on a current FaceTime call.

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   While you're on a call, tap anywhere on the screen. This brings up several FaceTime options.
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Tap "Add people."

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   You'll see this option after tapping the screen on a call. Now you'll be able to add contacts to the call.

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Start typing the name of the person you want to add.

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   A list of matching contacts will appear. Alternatively, you can enter a phone number, or tap + to open your Contacts.
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Select the person you want to add.

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   This adds the selected person to the invitation list. You can now add additional people if you'd like.

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Tap "Add People."

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   This calls the person or people you've selected. If the selected contact(s) accepts this request, they'll be added to the FaceTime call.
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