How to Start a Video Call with MiroTalk SFU
You can start a call in seconds: open the site, type a room name, and click Join Room. No download, plug-in, or login is required, so anyone with a browser can meet you in the same room. This works for ad-hoc calls and recurring rooms alike, and the platform states there is no limit on the number of conference rooms or users and no call time limitation.
Before you start
- A modern browser on desktop or mobile. The site says it is compatible with all browsers and platforms.
- A working webcam and microphone if you want two-way video and audio.
- The room name you want to use. Rooms are joined by name, so everyone who needs to meet must use the exact same name.
- Nothing else. There is no account step described on the page, and no install is mentioned.
Start a call in three steps
- Open sfu.mirotalk.com in your browser.
- Enter a room name in the “Pick a room name” field. The page even suggests one for you if you do not have a preference.
- Click Join Room. You land in the meeting and can immediately talk, message, and share your screen.
The page also offers Customize Room and Schedule Meeting next to the join controls, so you can adjust the room before entering or set a meeting up in advance. If you have joined a room before, it appears under “Your recent room” for a one-click return.
What you can do once inside
| Capability | What it gives you |
|---|---|
| Screen sharing | Share your screen or an application window to present documents and slides |
| Webcam streaming | Up to 8K resolution and 60fps, per the site |
| Audio streaming | Echo cancellation and noise suppression |
| Chat | In-meeting messaging with an emoji picker |
| Recording | Record screen, video, and audio in the browser and save the file |
| Collaborative whiteboard | Draw and explain concepts with other participants |
| File sharing | Send any type of file to everyone in the meeting |
| Virtual backgrounds | Custom backgrounds for privacy or presentation |
| Broadcasting / RTMP | Stream your webcam, screen share, or external URLs for live events |
| ChatGPT and AI avatars | Video AI for questions and lifelike AI-powered avatars |
Verify it worked
- You can see and hear yourself, and other participants appear in the participant view.
- Chat messages you send show up for others.
- If you start screen sharing, others see the shared window rather than a blank frame.
If any of these fail, the usual causes are browser permission prompts you dismissed, a muted microphone, or a room name typo on one side.
Common snags
- Different room names. Rooms are matched by name, not by invitation links described on the page, so agree on the exact spelling before the call.
- Blocked camera or mic. Browsers ask for permission on first use; if you denied it, re-enable it in the site settings and reload.
- Recording expectations. Recording happens in the browser, so keep the tab open until the recording is saved.
- RTMP streaming. This is for broadcasting to an audience, not for a normal two-way meeting, so only enable it when you actually need a live stream.
Privacy and security in one line
The site states that data stays between you and your participants, that it does not collect or share personal information, and that WebRTC encrypts all media streams using SRTP.