Assigning Co-host before meeting

[RichardKCLing]

I can't find in the FAQ that how I can assign a co-host BEFORE the meeting.  I'd appreciate if someone can tell me I could do this.  There is a set-up in the template but I got a response that I cannot do that for some reason. THX

[Humashankar · Accepted solution]

Hi @RichardKCLing 

Zoom currently doesn't allow pre-assigning co-hosts during the meeting scheduling process.

Although templates have an 'Alternative Hosts' section, it doesn't grant co-host privileges. However, once the meeting is active, you can easily elevate a participant to co-host status.

Hope this helps - Happy to help further!!
Thank you very much and have a great one!
Warm regards

[FVCC1623]

This is HUGELY frustrating.  I have the account for a large volunteer organization and because of a severe illness in the family, I cannot attend the meeting ....and someone is to be taking my place.  I don't understand WHY on earth you cannot enable this function (my organization's supervisors frown on sharing account access & passwords)  I would appreciate you considering making designating a co-host in advance of meetings an option.  And at the least providing a very good reason why this is something you all to NOT provide as an option.