Backstage Area for Zoom Webinar

Hello,

    This is a new feature that's scheduled to come out in the next release. It does require a Zoom Events license but can be used in webinars. More info here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/4745226175117-Zoom-Meetings-Webinars-March-5-10-0-Preview-Notes-Revised-Mar-11-2022-#h_01FWKZJ10MCN2Q1E7QC36BV7K9 (requires admin or owner role to access)

I hope that helps!

This feature exactly is being released with version 5.10.0! It still won't be available for at least a week or so, but that gives you time to ensure all the panelists are on the latest version. 

More info about this can be found here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/4710061514381-Using-Webinar-Backstage

as written above.  backend support is expected to be released 9 april, so still not available.

Hi there, this functionality is just now released!
With a Zoom Events license you can schedule a webinar either as part of a Zoom Event, or a regular Webinar via web portal, and enable backstage.
https://blog.zoom.us/host-engaging-virtual-events-webinars

I talked to sales just now and they say that Zoom Sessions will do what I want and backstage cannot be recorded. There are 4 people in the focus group and 5-10 people in the backstage listening/watching. Yes, the people in the backstage need to chat/talk/see each other but not in the meeting.

Hello,

Here is a Zoom support site that details how to use Webinar Backstage;

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/4710061514381-Using-Webinar-Backstage 

Webinar Backstage provides another area that runs before, during, and after a webinar for webinar host, co-hosts, and panelists to be when not actively presenting in the webinar. Panelists can enter this backstage or “green room” before the webinar begins and even multiple times during a webinar.

Panelists in the backstage can also still view and hear the live session, allowing them to follow the presentation and know when it's their cue to rejoin. This can also be useful for webinar moderators or production assistants, who would prefer to remain off screen, but still need panelists’ access to chat, polling, and Q&A features.

At the end of the Webinar, the host can also end the webinar for all attendees, while keeping all panelists for a debrief or post-production discussion.

This is similar to the Webinar Practice Session, which is only available as a staging area before the webinar is started live and cannot be returned to after beginning the webinar.

Limitations for Webinar Backstage
While in the backstage area, hosts and panelists can access webinar chat (backstage only), view and answer Q&A from the live session, Share Screen (only visible to those in backstage), and Marketplace Apps.
Hosts and co-hosts can move panelists in and out of the backstage area, regardless of which area they are currently in.
Starting a recording, chatting with attendees, and spotlighting a panelist in the live webinar area cannot be done from the backstage area. The host, co-host, or panelists must be in the live webinar area to access these options.

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