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arudess
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November 30, 2021
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Can participants have Zoom meeting without me (host?)

  • November 30, 2021
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Hi there,

 

I am trying to create a Zoom meeting for two other people that I don't plan to attend. Is this possible, even though I'm technically the host? Will they be able to join and conduct their whole meeting without me ever joining/participating? Are there any specific settings I need to enable in order for them to do this?

    Best answer by Bort

    Hi that is exactly how I used to do it. And the option is no longer there. See screen grab. 


    @brianb 

    Make sure you are following the correct instructions for the method you are scheduling with. Since you are scheduling in the web portal, you would find the Join before host setting under the Options section: 

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    Bort
    Employee
    Bort
    Employee
    November 30, 2021

    Yes, it is possible for a meeting to be held without the host present, but you do need to configure the meeting correctly. 

    • Disable waiting room
    • Enable Allow participants to join anytime
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      brianb
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      September 9, 2022

      Can you please confirm if this is still a feature? It seems to no longer be available. 

        Bort
        Employee
        Bort
        Employee
        September 9, 2022

        Hi @brianb 

        Yes, this is still possible. We've even created a dedicated article for how to set this up: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/8780304262157-Starting-a-meeting-without-the-host-present

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          newheavens7777
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          March 26, 2022

          guys i have done so, but it seems i'm still required to sign in for the participants to join. Did i do something wrong some where/

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            DL09
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            August 5, 2022

            ATTENTION ALL - THE FIX

             

            Hey guys,

            I was having the same issue. But figured it out.

             

            1. You need to go into settings, which is positioned at the right hand corner, its a little cog.

            2. Find the profile tab (about 4 from the bottom).  

            3. Click on "View Advanced Features".  This will open up your web browser the Advanced Features.

            4.  Find and click  "Allow participants to join before host"

            5. It will then have a drop down box.   You can choose the time participants are allowed to join before the host.  anytime, 5, 10,  or15 minutes.

             

            MISSION COMPLETE!

             

            If you found this helpful, please like so we can help as many others going through the same challenge. 🙂

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              Shalin
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              April 5, 2022

              Go to Zoom Meeting settings and enable to allow participants to join before host option.

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              mdia
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              June 1, 2022

              Hi @Shalin, how do I get to this setting? Can't find it on the Windows app or on browser.
              Thanks in advance!

               

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