# Start a video call

1. Compose a [new message or reply](/help/reply-to-a-message).

2. Click the video-camera (<i class="fa fa-video-camera"></i>) icon in the
bottom left corner of the compose box.

3. Clicking the video camera (<i class="fa fa-video-camera"></i>)
icon will insert a link like **[Click to join video call]\(https://meet.jit.si/123456789)** into the compose box.

4. Send the message.

5. Click on the link in the message to start or join the call.

!!! tip ""
    You can replace **Click to join video call** with anything you want.