Can I start a new message thread or make audio/video calls with a user who is not my contact?

Can I start a new message thread or make audio/video calls with a user who is not my contact?

Yes! You can create a new chat thread and make audio/video calls with a user who is not your contact. While you attempt to do so, they would be added as a mutual contact automatically by Zoho Social.

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