How to set custom ringtones for WhatsApp calls: A step-by-step guide

Setting custom alerts for contacts allows one to differentiate them from other Contacts. If you are also looking for a way to set custom ringtones for WhatsApp incoming calls for a particular contact, then here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Set custom ringtones for individual contacts on Android

Step 1 – Open WhatsApp on your phone and go to the chats tab

Step 2 – Now, select the contact you want to set custom ringtone for

Step 3 – Next, tap on the Contact name and go to his profile

Step 4 – Scroll down and tap on Custom notification

Step 5 – Check the ‘Use custom notifications’ box

Step 6 – Under call notifications, tap on Ringtone and choose the ringtone of your choice

Set custom tone for individual contacts on Android

Step 1 – Open WhatsApp on your phone and go to the chats tab

Step 2 – Now, select the contact you want to set custom ringtone for

Step 3 – Next, tap on Wallpaper & Sound

Step 4 – Under Custom tone, tap on Alert Tone to choose different tone

Do note that group calls on iPhones use a default ringtone. This ringtone can’t be customized. But you can customize them on Android so that a different ringtone is heard every time you get a group video call. Follow the steps below

Step 1 – Open WhatsApp on your phone and go to the chats tab

Step 2 – Here, select the Group you want to set custom ringtone for

Step 3 – Next, tap on the Group name and go to his profile

Step 4 – Scroll down and tap on Custom notification

Step 5 – Check the ‘Use custom notifications’ box

Step 6 – Under call notifications, tap on Ringtone and choose the ringtone of your choice