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April 28, 2026
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alternative host

  • April 28, 2026
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I am the host on our zoom mtg. I am out of town and don’t know how to have someone start meeting if I can’t. I paid for zoom account but our teacher needs to be able to start meeting without me. How do I do that? 

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    aluyun
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    aluyun
    Community Manager
    April 28, 2026

    Hi ​@strongheart,

     

    Thank you for you post. You can allow someone else to start your Zoom meeting by doing one of the following:
     

    1. Designate an alternative host when scheduling the meeting. The alternative host will be able to start and manage the meeting in your absence.
    2. Alternatively, you can disable the waiting room and enable the setting that allows participants to join before the host. This way, your teacher can start the meeting even if you are not present.

      You may also check this link for more detailed information. I hope this helps!
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