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Celebrate with us2022-05-25 03:35 AM
Hi there,
When we're running webinars, we want to control when attendees can join or be allowed in.
Typically, our panelists join the webinar 15 mins before and share notes to prepare for the webinar before it starts.
Some attendees join early and see this. It looks unprofessional.
Therefore, how do I control when a attendee can access webinar?
Thanks
Ed
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2022-05-25 04:59 AM
I understand your situation. Since unfortunately, Webinars do not have the option for a Waiting room where attendees would be placed, I see two possible alternatives to achieve your desired result:
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2022-05-25 03:47 AM
It sounds like the option 'Webinar practice session' would work for you. This session would be only accessible to the host and panelists, thus preventing attendees from joining.
Please check out the below article for more info:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206316975-Webinar-practice-session
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2022-05-25 03:55 AM
Hey patricia,
Thanks for the suggestion - but unfortunately i dont think this solves what i'm looking for.
We run practice sessions too.
This issue is that when we log into webinars our team like to get themselves settled and talk for 5 mins or so before the webinar begins. It attendees join early they can see this - we want to control when they are let into the webinar.
Is this possible?
Really appreciate your time and help
Ed
2022-05-25 04:59 AM
I understand your situation. Since unfortunately, Webinars do not have the option for a Waiting room where attendees would be placed, I see two possible alternatives to achieve your desired result:
If this helped, please remember to click on the "Accept as Solution" button below.
2022-05-25 05:07 AM
Hi Patricia,
Really appreciate your response to this.
Hmm... these seems like more viable solutions. I'll test today.
My colleague tells me that he's certain that there was a waiting room feature on webinars - specifically where the host has the ability to let attendees in. May it be possible to double check / varify with another community manager to ensure this isn't possible?
Thanks
Ed