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start zoom meeting without host

Anniehzca
Newcomer
Newcomer

I want to give my zoom meeting ID and passcode to my friends to use it but don't need me to open the zoom. I have disable waiting room and choose allow participants to join before host and click anytime. but it doesn't work, my friends said I have to open the zoom otherwise screen shows waiting host to start meeting. How can I set in my setting to allow others to use my zoom anytime without my presence (note, it is not a schedule meeting)?

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Calvo
Community Champion | Zoom Partner
Community Champion | Zoom Partner

Hello Aniehzca

to let your friends steer the meetings you will need to make someone as co host, you will find more information here:

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206330935-Einen-Co-Host-aktivieren-und-hinzuf%C3%BCgen

Let's be realistic. Let's do the impossible!

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Calvo
Community Champion | Zoom Partner
Community Champion | Zoom Partner

Hello Aniehzca

to let your friends steer the meetings you will need to make someone as co host, you will find more information here:

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206330935-Einen-Co-Host-aktivieren-und-hinzuf%C3%BCgen

Let's be realistic. Let's do the impossible!