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This article was reviewed by Stan Kats. Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 905,492 times.

Have you ever wanted to talk to more than one friend on the phone? Three-way calling and conference calls makes this feat possible. iPhone and Android users may call up to five people at one time!

Conference Calling on Smartphones

  • On iPhone or Android, start a phone call with one contact. Wait for the recipient to pick up.
  • Tap add call and select a new contact. This may also look like a phone and + icon. Wait for the second recipient to pick up.
  • Tap merge calls or tap the merging arrows icon.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

iPhone

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  1. Step 1 Tap the green “Phone” icon. 1 Tap the green “Phone” icon.
  2. Step 2 Call a friend. 2 Call a friend. You may do this one of three ways:[1]
    • Press “Contacts”. Tap on the friend’s name. Tap the phone button to the right of their number to make the call.
    • Tap “Favorites”, tap on the friend’s name to make the call.
    • Tap “Keypad” and enter the phone number manually.
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  3. Step 3 Talk to your friend. 3 Talk to your friend. Let them know you are in the process of setting up a conference call.
  4. Step 4 Press “add call”. 4 Press “add call”. This icon is a large “+”. It is located in the bottom left corner of two rows of icons.[2]
  5. Step 5 Place the second call. 5 Place the second call. You will have access to your contacts, favorites, and the keypad.) When the second call goes through, the first call is automatically placed on hold.
  6. Step 6 Talk to your friend. 6 Talk to your friend. Let them know you are in the process of setting up a conference call.
  7. Step 7 Press “merge calls”. 7 Press “merge calls”. This will combine the two individual phone calls into a conference call. The “merge calls” option is located in the bottom left corner of two rows of icons. It temporarily replaced the “add call” option.[3]
  8. Step 8 Repeat this process up to three times. 8 Repeat this process up to three times. You may have a conference call with up to five people.
    • The number of people allowed on one conference call varies by carrier.
  9. Step 9 Add an incoming call. 9 Add an incoming call. You may merge an existing call or conference call with an incoming call. To do this:
    • Tap “Hold Call + Answer”. This will mute your current conversation and put it on hold.
    • Select “merge call” to add the incoming call to the conference call.
  10. Step 10 Speak to a friend privately. 10 Speak to a friend privately. During a conference call, you may need to speak to just one friend. To do this:
    • Tap > near the top of the screen.
    • Tap the green Private to the right of the individual’s name. This will place all other calls on hold.
    • Press “merge calls” to rejoin the conference call.
  11. Step 11 End one phone call. 11 End one phone call.
    • Tap > near the top of the screen.
    • Tap the red phone icon to the left of the individual’s name.
    • Tap End. This will end the connection with that person while maintaining the rest of the calls.[4]
  12. Step 12 Press End Call to end the conference call. 12 Press End Call to end the conference call.[5]
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Android Method

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  1. Step 1 Tap the phone icon. 1 Tap the phone icon.[6]
  2. Step 2 Call your first friend. 2 Call your first friend. You may access their number through “Contacts” or “Favorites”. Alternatively, you may use the keypad to enter their phone number.[7]
  3. Step 3 Talk to your first friend. 3 Talk to your first friend. Let your friend know you are setting up a conference call.
  4. Step 4 Select “Add call”. 4 Select “Add call”. This will provided you with access to your contacts, favorites, and the keypad. This icon may appear one of two ways: a person with a “+” OR a large “+” with the words “Add call”.[8]
  5. Step 5 Place the second call. 5 Place the second call. Select another friend from your list of contacts or favorites. Alternatively, you may enter the number on the keypad. Once the second call goes through, your first call is placed on hold.
  6. Step 6 Talk to your second friend. 6 Talk to your second friend. Let them know you are setting up a conference call.
  7. Step 7 Tap “Merge” or “Merge Calls”. 7 Tap “Merge” or “Merge Calls”. Your first and second calls will combine into one conference call.[9]
  8. Step 8 Use the same process to add up to three people to your conference call. 8 Use the same process to add up to three people to your conference call.
  9. Step 9 Tap the “Manage” to mute or disconnect callers. 9 Tap the “Manage” to mute or disconnect callers. This feature is not available on all Android models.
  10. Step 10 Tap “End Call” to disconnect the conference call. 10 Tap “End Call” to disconnect the conference call.
    • Other callers may leave the conference call at any time. Since they did not originate the conference call, their exit will not disconnect the entire conversation.
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Cell Phones and Landlines

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  1. Step 1 Call your first friend. 1 Call your first friend.[10]
  2. Step 2 Talk to your friend. 2 Talk to your friend. Let them know you are setting up a three-way call.
  3. Step 3 Press and hold your phone’s flash button for one second. 3 Press and hold your phone’s flash button for one second. Pressing this button places the first caller on hold. This button is also called hook-switch, link, or recall. Your phone may not have a clearly labeled flash button. If you can’t located this button, try one of the following options:[11]
    • Tap your cell phone or cordless phone’s “Call” button.
    • Quickly press your landline’s receiver-disconnect button.
  4. Step 4 Wait to hear three brief tones followed by a dial tone. 4 Wait to hear three brief tones followed by a dial tone.
  5. Step 5 Dial your second friend’s number. 5 Dial your second friend’s number.
    • If your “Call” button doubled up as your flash button, press “Call” again.
  6. Step 6 Talk to your friend. 6 Talk to your friend. Let them know they are joining a three-way call.
    • If they do not pick up, tap your phone’s flash button twice. This will disconnect the second call and return you to the first conversation.
    • If you get their voicemail, press * three times. This will disconnect the second call and return you to the first conversation.
  7. Step 7 Press your phone’s flash button to merge the calls. 7 Press your phone’s flash button to merge the calls.[12]
  8. Step 8 Hang up to end the conference call. 8 Hang up to end the conference call.
    • At anytime, one of the two people you called may hang up. You will remain on the phone with the other individual.
    • To disconnect from your second friend, press your phone’s flash button. You will remain on the phone with the first friend you called.
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  • Question Are there special instructions for adding an international number to a conference call? Community Answer Community Answer No. Dial create the three-way call and dial the international number as you normally would. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 12
  • Question If I put one call on hold, can that person hear static and whispering in the background? Community Answer Community Answer No. If one part of the conference call is set on hold, he doesn't hear anything. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 9
  • Question How can I talk to more than six people at a time? Community Answer Community Answer If some of these people are in the same room, you can put one or more phones on speaker. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 8
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Warnings

  • Your regular rates for domestic and foreign calls will still apply to three-way calls. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 2
  • If you organize the entire three-way call, you are responsible for covering the cost of each phone call. If one of your contacts adds a caller to the conference, they are responsible for covering the cost of that call. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 2
  • Charges may apply if you use three-way calling on landlines if you are not subscribed into a bundle or a package which includes many calling features, including three-way calling. Check with your local telephone company. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 2
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References

  1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211110
  2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211110
  3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211110
  4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211110
  5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su2x_ODdByM
  6. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/how-to-make-a-conference-call-on-your-galaxy-phone/
  7. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/how-to-make-a-conference-call-on-your-galaxy-phone/
  8. ↑ https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/sites/myhr/files/How%20to%20Hold%20a%20Conference%20Call%20With%20Your%20Android%20Phone.pdf
  9. ↑ https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/sites/myhr/files/How%20to%20Hold%20a%20Conference%20Call%20With%20Your%20Android%20Phone.pdf
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  1. ↑ https://www.verizon.com/support/3-way-calling-faqs/
  2. ↑ https://blink.ucsd.edu/technology/phones/conference/analog.html
  3. ↑ https://blink.ucsd.edu/technology/phones/conference/analog.html

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Stan Kats Reviewed by: Stan Kats Professional Technologist This article was reviewed by Stan Kats. Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. This article has been viewed 905,492 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 73 Updated: April 4, 2024 Views: 905,492 Categories: Phone Skills Article SummaryX

If you want to set up a 3-way call on an iPhone, start by calling the first person as normal. Explain to them that you're setting up a conference call, then press the "add call" button in the bottom left. Next, find the name of the friend you want to add and call them. Once you've explained to them that you're setting up a conference call, press the "merge calls" icon to connect everyone on one call. To speak to one friend privately during the conference call, press the > button and select the green "private" option next to the person's name. For tips on how to set up a 3-way call on an Android phone, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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