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how does zoom randomly pick hosts?

iivloveepiees-k
Newcomer
Newcomer

i have a question when zoom randomly picks participants to be hosts when the main host leaves. how does zoom pick these random participants. is it join time? or is it picked by name? i am curious

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Bri
Community Moderator | Employee
Community Moderator | Employee

Hi @iivloveepiees-k , a host can designate a new host before leaving a meeting. Have you seen this


Bri
Zoom Community Team
Have you heard of Zoom AI Companion?