Host controls allow you as the host to control various aspects of a Zoom meeting, such as managing the participants.
The co-host feature allows the host to share hosting privileges with another user, allowing the co-host to manage the administrative side of the meeting, such as managing participants or starting/stopping the recording. The host must assign a co-host . There is no limitation on the number of co-hosts you can have in a meeting or webinar.
Co-hosts do not have access to the following controls as they are only available as host controls in a meeting:
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 .
Windows | macOS
The host controls will appear at the bottom of your screen if you are not currently screen sharing.
Join Audio or Unmute : This allows you to connect to the meeting's audio, then once connected, mute or unmute your microphone.
Audio controls (click ^ next to Mute /Unmute ): The audio controls allow you to change the microphone and speaker that Zoom is currently using on your computer, leave computer audio, and access the full audio options in the Zoom settings. Start Video Stop Video : This allows you to start or stop your own video.
Video controls (click ^ next to Start /Stop Video ): If you have multiple cameras on your computer, you can select which Zoom is using, access the full video controls, and select a Virtual Background. Security in-meeting security options .Participants : Opens the window to manage participants , view aggregate nonverbal feedback , and invite others to join the meeting .Polls : Allows you to create, edit, and launch your polls . The options to create or launch polls will open up the Zoom web portal in your default browser. When the poll closes, you can view the results and can download the full poll report. If a poll has already been created, both host and co-host can launch the poll, but only the host can edit or add polls to the meeting.Chat : Access the chat window to chat with the participants .Share Screen sharing your screen . You will be able to select the desktop or application you want to share. When you are screen sharing, the controls will appear at the top of your screen, but you can drag it to another location.
Share Screen controls (click ^ next to Share Screen Record : Start or stop a cloud or local recording.Show Captions : If manual or automated captions is enabled on your account, click here to access the caption options.Breakout Rooms : Start breakout rooms .Reactions : Meeting reactions, nonverbal feedback , and Raise Hand allow you to communicate issues or feedback to the host or presenter without disrupting the meeting. These reactions are shown on your video panel and next to your name on the participants panel.Apps : Open the Zoom Apps panel to use Marketplace Apps directly in the meeting.More : Clicking More will give you access to additional options.
Start Focus mode : Applies focus mode to all meeting participants.Live on Facebook : Broadcast your meeting live on Facebook .Live on Workplace by Facebook : Broadcast your meeting live on Workplace by Facebook .Live on Youtube : Broadcast your meeting live on Youtube .Live on Twitch : Broadcast your meeting live on Twitch .Live on Custom Live Streaming Service : Broadcast your meeting live on a custom streaming platform .End (only available to the host): Display the following two options.
End Meeting for All : End the meeting for yourself and all participants.Leave Meeting : Leave the meeting. You will be prompted to assign a host so that the meeting can continue.
Linux
The host controls will appear at the bottom of your screen if you are not currently screen sharing.
Join Audio or Unmute This allows you to connect to the meeting's audio, then once connected, mute or unmute your microphone.
Audio controls (click ^ next to Mute /Unmute ): The audio controls allow you to change the microphone and speaker that Zoom is currently using on your computer, leave computer audio, and access the full audio options in the Zoom settings. Start Video Stop Video This allows you to start or stop your own video.
Video controls (click ^ next to Start /Stop Video ): If you have multiple cameras on your computer, you can select which Zoom is using, access the full video controls, and select a Virtual Background. Security in-meeting security options .Participants : Opens the window to manage participants and invite others to join the meeting .Polls : Allows you to create, edit, and launch your polls . The options to create or launch polls will open up the Zoom web portal in your default browser. When the poll closes, you can view the results and can download the full poll report.Chat : Access the chat window to chat with the participants .Share Screen sharing your screen . You will be able to select the desktop or application you want to share.
Screen Share controls (click ^ next to Share Screen ): Select who can share in your meeting and if you want only the host or any participant to be able to start a new share when someone is sharing.Record : Start or stop a cloud or local recording.Show Captions (only available to the host): If manual or automated captions is enabled on your account, click here to access the caption options.Breakout Rooms : Start breakout rooms .Reactions : Meeting reactions, nonverbal feedback , and Raise Hand allow you to communicate issues or feedback to the host or presenter without disrupting the meeting. These reactions are shown on your video panel and next to your name on the participants panel.More : Clicking on More will give you access to additional options.
Start Focus mode : Applies focus mode to all meeting participants.Live on Facebook : Broadcast your meeting live on Facebook .Live on Workplace by Facebook : Broadcast your meeting live on Workplace by Facebook .Live on Youtube : Broadcast your meeting live on Youtube .Live on Twitch : Broadcast your meeting live on Twitch .Live on Custom Live Streaming Service : Broadcast your meeting live on a custom streaming platform .End (only available to the host): Display the following two options.
End Meeting for All : End the meeting for yourself and all participants.Leave Meeting : Leave the meeting. You will be prompted to assign a host so that the meeting can continue.
Web client
The host controls will appear at the bottom of your screen.
Join Audio or Unmute : This allows you to connect to the meeting's audio, then once connected, mute or unmute your microphone.Start Video Stop Video : This allows you to start or stop your own video.Security in-meeting security options .Participants View the participants list, manage participants and invite others to join the meeting .Polls : Allows you to create, edit, and launch your polls . The options to create or launch polls will open up the Zoom web portal in your default browser. When the poll closes, you can view the results and can download the full poll report. If a poll has already been created, both host and co-host can launch the poll, but only the host can edit or add polls to the meeting.Share Screen sharing your screen . You will be able to select the desktop or application you want to share.
Screen Share controls (click ^ next to Share Screen ): Select who can share in your meeting and if you want only the host or any participant to be able to start a new share when someone is sharing. Chat : Access the chat window to chat with the participants .Record : Start or stop a cloud recording .Show Captions manual or automated captions is enabled on your account, click here to access the caption options.Breakout Rooms : Start breakout rooms .Reactions : Meeting reactions, nonverbal feedback , and Raise Hand allow you to communicate issues or feedback to the host or presenter without disrupting the meeting. These reactions are shown on your video panel and next to your name on the participants panel.Settings : Access other in-meeting/webinar settings .More :
Start Focus Mode : Apply focus mode to your participants and their videos.Live on Facebook : Broadcast your meeting live on Facebook .Live on Workplace by Facebook : Broadcast your meeting live on Workplace by Facebook .Live on Youtube : Broadcast your meeting live on Youtube .Live on Custom Live Streaming Service : Broadcast your meeting live on a custom streaming platform .Stop incoming video : Allows you to disable incoming participant videos. This can be used in order to preserve bandwidth and improve the quality of your meeting experience.End (only available to the host): Leave the meeting. If you leave the meeting without designating another host, the meeting will end.
End Meeting for All : End the meeting for yourself and all participants.Leave Meeting : Leave the meeting. You will be prompted to assign a host so that the meeting can continue.Learn more about meeting controls in the Zoom web client .
Android
The host controls will appear at the bottom of your screen, except for End Meeting which appears at the top of your screen, next to the Meeting ID.
Join Audio Unmute : Mute or unmute your microphone.Start Video Stop Video : Start or stop your own video.Share : Start sharing your screen or a file .Participants : View the participants list and manage participants .More : There are additional settings available under More .
Record : Start a cloud recording . Security : Access in-meeting security options .Polls/Quizzes polls . The options to create or launch polls will open up the Zoom web portal in your default browser.Chat : Access the chat window to chat with the participants .Captions View Full Transcript Meeting Settings : Access to some personal settings related to the meeting you are currently participating in. Minimize Meeting : Minimize the meeting window to check your chat messages or schedule a new meeting. You can drag the minimized window around your screen as needed. When you are ready to maximize the meeting window again, click the minimized window.Backgrounds and Filters : Configure and enable the virtual background feature .YouTube : Broadcast your meeting live on Youtube .Focus Mode focus mode to all meeting participants.Disconnect Audio : Disconnect from current audio connection.Raise Hand / Lower Hand Non-verbal feedback icons (if enabled by the host): Tapping an icon will display the icon beside your name in the participants list and in your video panel. For example, tapping the thumbs up icon places the thumbs up icon beside your name.End (only available to the host): End or leave the meeting.
iOS
On an iPhone, the host controls will appear at the bottom of your screen, except for End to end or leave the meeting. On an iPad, they will appear at the top of your screen.
Join Audio or Unmute : This allows you to connect to the meeting's audio, then once connected, mute or unmute your microphone. Start Video : Start or stop your own video.Share : Start sharing your screen or a file .Participants : View the participants list and manage participants .More : There are additional settings available under More .Security : Access in-meeting security options .Record to the Cloud cloud recording .Polls/Quizzes polls . The options to create or launch polls will open up the Zoom web portal in your default browser.Chat : Access the chat window to chat with the participants .Captions View Full Transcript Meeting Settings Minimize Meeting : Minimize the meeting window to check your chat messages or schedule a new meeting. You can drag the minimized window around your screen as needed. When you are ready to maximize the meeting window again, click the minimized window.Backgrounds and Effects : Configure and enable a virtual background and video filters .Focus Mode Focus mode to all meeting participants.Livestream to YouTube : Broadcast your meeting live on Youtube .Disconnect Audio : Disconnect from current audio connection.Raise Hand / Lower Hand Non-verbal feedback icons (if enabled by the host): Tapping an icon will display the icon beside your name in the participants list and in your video panel. For example, tapping the thumbs up icon places the thumbs up icon beside your name.End (only available to the host): End or leave the meeting.
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