# How to start an encrypted one-on-one voice or video call？
Like all messages, voice and video calls are private. When you make or receive your first Luffa call, the system will prompt you to grant camera and microphone permissions.
1.In Luffa, go to the contact’s chat page or details page.
2.Tap the  **phone icon** to start a voice call, or tap  the **camera icon** to start a video call.
3.During the video call, tap 
the camera icon to show or hide the video feed on your call screen.
4.Your call screen will display:
* "Dialing" or "Connecting" – while waiting for the call to connect to the contact.
* "Ringing" – when your contact's phone is online and ringing.
* "Luffa + Timer" – after the call is answered.
During the call, you can add more contacts to the ongoing conversation (up to a maximum of 9 people).
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