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2024-07-28 09:12 AM
I only have the free version of ZOOM but would like to set up a meeting where anyone can join without sending out individual invitations. Can I do that from the free version?
2024-07-28 09:27 AM - edited 2024-07-28 09:32 AM
Welcome to the Zoom Community, @Tomcat.
Check out these Zoom Support articles on Join Before Host and Starting a Meeting Without the Host. Set up a meeting with the settings indicated, and anyone can join any time.
https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060501
https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0058759
Note that the meeting duration limit for Basic accounts still applies: meetings are limited to 40 minutes, and a 10 minute waiting period is required before a new meeting can be started.
https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0067966