Hello there, fellow Zoom lovers! I am excited to show you a neat trick I recently discovered: adding someone from the waiting room on Zoom. It’s a straightforward method, but it can be extremely beneficial, especially when conducting a large meeting or webinar.
First things first, let’s talk about why the waiting room feature is so great. It allows the host to control who enters the meeting, which can help prevent unwanted participants or disruptions. However, there might be times when you want to let someone in from the waiting room, even if they’re not on your initial guest list. That’s where this handy feature comes in!
Now, let’s get into the step-by-step process:
Step 1: Enable Waiting Room
Before we can add someone from the waiting room, we need to make sure this feature is enabled in our Zoom settings. To do this:
- Open the Zoom application, and click on “Settings” in the top right corner
- In the settings menu, select the “Meeting” tab
- Scroll down until you find the “Waiting Room” section
- Make sure the “Enable waiting room” option is toggled on
Step 2: Access the Waiting Room
Now that the waiting room feature is enabled, you can access it during your Zoom meetings. When participants join your meeting, they will be placed in the waiting room by default. To access the waiting room:
- Start your Zoom meeting as usual, and wait for participants to join
- Click on the “Participants” button located at the bottom of the Zoom window
- A side panel will appear showing the list of participants in the waiting room
Step 3: Add Someone from the Waiting Room
Now, here comes the exciting part – adding someone from the waiting room! To do this:
- In the participants’ panel, locate the person you want to admit
- Hover over their name and click on the “Admit” button
- The participant will then be allowed into the meeting, and you can continue with your session
And voila! You’ve successfully added someone from the waiting room on Zoom. It’s a simple process, but it can make a big difference in managing your meetings effectively.
One thing to note is that if you’ve disabled the waiting room feature, you won’t be able to add someone from the waiting room. So, make sure it’s enabled before you start your meeting.
In conclusion, knowing how to add someone from the waiting room on Zoom can be a real game-changer, especially for those of us who host frequent meetings or webinars. It gives us the flexibility to control who enters our sessions while still allowing us to admit individuals who may have joined the waiting room unexpectedly.
So, don’t be afraid to embrace the waiting room feature and take advantage of its benefits. Happy Zooming!