Hello there! I’d like to discuss a fantastic function in Zoom known as co-hosting. As a regular user of Zoom for work conferences and online get-togethers with friends, I can attest that co-hosting is a game-changer. It enables you to divide hosting duties among other attendees, simplifying collaboration and organization.
So, let’s dive deep into how to activate co-hosting in Zoom and make your virtual meetings even more efficient!
Step 1: Start Host Meeting and Assign Co-Hosts
To begin, you need to start a Zoom meeting as the host. Once the meeting has started, click on the “Participants” button at the bottom of the Zoom window. A participants list will appear on the right-hand side.
Next, locate the participant whom you want to designate as a co-host. Hover over their name and click on the “More” button that appears. From the options, select “Make Co-Host.” Voila! You have now assigned a co-host for your meeting.
Step 2: Utilizing Co-Host Features
Now that you have assigned a co-host, let’s explore the features they have access to:
- Start and End Meetings: Co-hosts can start meetings on your behalf when you are not available. They can also end the meeting if needed.
- Muting and Unmuting Participants: Co-hosts can mute and unmute individual participants or all participants in the meeting.
- Managing Participants: Co-hosts can manage participants, including admitting participants from the waiting room, removing participants, and assigning participant roles.
- Sharing Screens: Co-hosts can share their own screen or request control of another participant’s screen.
- Recording Meetings: Co-hosts can start and stop the meeting recording on your behalf.
These features allow for better collaboration and smoother facilitation of your Zoom meetings. Co-hosts share the burden of managing the meeting, giving you more time to focus on the content and engage with participants.
Step 3: Changing Co-Hosts or Removing Co-Host Permissions
If you want to change the assigned co-host during a meeting, you can simply follow Step 1 and reassign the co-host role to another participant. The new participant will immediately gain co-host privileges, while the previous co-host will revert to being a regular participant.
To remove co-host permissions from a participant, go to the “Participants” menu, hover over the co-host’s name, click on the “More” button, and select “Remove Co-Host.” They will instantly lose their co-host privileges and become a regular participant.
Conclusion
Co-hosting in Zoom is a fantastic feature that enhances collaboration and streamlines meeting management. By assigning co-hosts, you can share responsibilities, make meetings more engaging, and ensure a seamless experience for everyone involved.
So go ahead, give co-hosting a try, and let the collaborative spirit soar in your Zoom meetings!