suddenly I can't start a meeting

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I've been using Zoom since last April I think.

I don't know what plan I have.

Today I can't start a meeting that I created. this popo up says, waiting for the host to start. I'm the HOST

Something changed and I don't know what.

It's pretty frustrating not to be able to talk to someone.

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Check that you’re logged into Zoom and not accidentally joining the meeting as a Guest. I’ve seen this happen when someone has somehow logged out of Zoom.

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