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HELP! Host to create a meeting but not attend

Tash2022
Newcomer
Newcomer

‎2022-01-23 09:08 PM

Hi all,

 

I was previously able to create a meeting in Zoom where anyone could join without the host attending or letting them in. Now when I create a meeting I need to login so other participants can join. Is there an easy way to set a meeting where I don't have to join as the host? 

 

Thanks,

Tash. 

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jaredallen
Community Champion | Employee
Community Champion | Employee

‎2022-01-23 11:13 PM

Hi @Tash2022

 

Please can you check the following setting to see if it's enabled?

 

  • Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
  • In the navigation menu, click Settings.
  • In the Meeting tab, verify that Join before host is enabled.

 

This support article provides additional information: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/202828525-Allow-participants-to-join-before-host

 

Let me know if this resolves your issue? If so, don’t forget to mark the reply as an accepted solution!

 

Thanks

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