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FAQs
What does it mean when Zoom says waiting for the host to start this meeting? ›
If you receive a message that you are waiting for the host to start this meeting or webinar, it means that the host has not started the meeting. In the case of webinars, either the host has not started the webinar or the webinar is in practice mode and has not yet started to broadcast.
How do I stop Zoom waiting for host to start meeting? ›When scheduling a meeting, the host must disable the waiting room feature and enable the setting to allow participants to join before the host. These two settings together will allow participants to enter the meeting without the host. Another option is to designate an alternative host when scheduling a meeting.
How do I get rid of waiting for host in Zoom? ›How to enable join before host for an individual meeting
- Sign in to the Zoom desktop client.
- On the Home tab, click Schedule. This will open the scheduler window where you can select your meeting settings.
- Click Advanced Options.
- Check Allow participants to join anytime . ...
- Click Schedule.
5 minutes for informative meetings or social calls. 10 minutes when meeting with an equal.
Can the host hear me in Zoom waiting room? ›While in the waiting room, you can test your mic to ensure it is working correctly for the meeting. No one else in the session can hear you. Once the host lets you in the conference, your microphone will unmute. You will then be audible to other people in the meeting.
What do you say at the start of a meeting? ›You can start with a simple greeting, using phrases such as:
- “Good morning / afternoon”
- “Let's begin”
- “I'd like to welcome everyone”
- “Since everyone is here, let's get started”
- “I'd like to thank everyone for coming today”
Feb 17, 2018
Here are 17 ideas for starting a meeting in a fun way:
- Do a quiz. ...
- Hold a meeting outside. ...
- Create an interactive agenda. ...
- Provide food. ...
- Make groups. ...
- Change the seating chart. ...
- Play a game of charades. ...
- Ask interesting questions.
Jun 24, 2022
It is possible to start or join a Zoom meeting without the host present, as long as the host scheduled the meeting with specific settings configured.
Can host start Zoom meeting early? ›Start: Select a date and time for your meeting, but remember you can start your meeting at any time before the scheduled time.
Can someone other than the host start a Zoom meeting? ›When scheduling a meeting, the host can designate another Licensed user on the same account to be the alternative host. The alternative host can start the meeting on the host's behalf. This user will receive an email notifying them that they've been added as an alternative host, with a link to start the meeting.
How do I start a Zoom meeting as a host? ›
How to start or join a meeting that you're hosting
- Sign in to the Zoom desktop client.
- Click the Meetings tab.
- Under the Upcoming tab, select the meeting you want to start. Additional options will appear.
- Click Start.
The host key is a 6-digit PIN used to claim host controls a meeting. You can edit or view your host key in your profile. This host key is applied to meetings you schedule.
How do I find my host key on Zoom? ›Viewing and Changing Your Zoom Host Key
- Click on Profile.
- Scroll down to the Host Key. Click Show to view your current Host Key.
- Click Edit to change your Host Key.
- Enter a new 6 digit Host Key. Click Save. ...
- You're done! You may want to click Hide to hide your new host key.
Apr 3, 2020
Co-hosts also cannot start a meeting. If a host needs someone else to be able to start the meeting, they can assign an alternative host.
What does waiting mean on Zoom? ›The Waiting Room feature allows the host to control when a participant joins the meeting. As the meeting host, you can admit attendees one by one, or hold all attendees in the Waiting Room and admit them all at once.