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How does a host remotely start a meeting?

buntin40
Newcomer
Newcomer

As the meeting host, how do I start a meeting remotely if I am  not in the office?

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bstrelko
Community Champion | Customer
Community Champion | Customer

Your wording is slightly ambiguous - are you looking to start meetings that you won't be present for or simply start/join a meeting remotely? If the former:

 

Allow Participants to Join Before Host

https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060501

 

Designating an Alternative Host

https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0067027

 

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bstrelko
Community Champion | Customer
Community Champion | Customer

Your wording is slightly ambiguous - are you looking to start meetings that you won't be present for or simply start/join a meeting remotely? If the former:

 

Allow Participants to Join Before Host

https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060501

 

Designating an Alternative Host

https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0067027