What settings make it easy for guests to connect? Is there a way to block someone?

Hello, ​@bhs67! If you want guests to join your Zoom meetings easily while still keeping control over who gets in, here are a few settings to check.

To make joining easier:

• Join before host: Enable this to let participants join before you. Depending on your settings, they can enter anytime or 5, 10, or 15 minutes early.
• Waiting Room: If you want to screen guests before letting them in, keep the Waiting Room enabled. Just note that it may prevent participants from joining before the host unless the appropriate bypass options are configured.
• Authentication: If your guests don't have Zoom accounts or aren't signed in, review the requirement for authenticated users. Disabling it can make joining easier.

Can you block someone?

Yes. Zoom gives you a few ways to manage access if a situation comes up.

• Remove a participant: In the Participants panel, select the person and click Remove. Whether they can rejoin depends on your meeting settings.
• Lock the meeting: Once everyone has joined, go to Security and select Lock Meeting to prevent additional participants from entering.
• Suspend participant activities: If someone is disrupting the meeting, use this option under Security to temporarily stop activities such as audio, video, chat, and screen sharing.

For more guidance, I recommend checking out these Zoom support articles:

• Allowing participants to join before host
• Zoom Meeting Security Guide
• How to Keep Uninvited Guests Out of Your Zoom Meeting

These resources cover the settings in more detail and can help you find the right balance between making meetings accessible for guests and keeping them secure.