Guests & chat
Guest session, security, and waiting room
Control room entry and what participants may do during a session.
Before you start
Open the collection and layout you intend to use. Prepare the devices, storage, or receiving service required by this workflow.
Where to find it
Guest session settings: Layout, Security, and Participant Controls.
Set it up
- Open settings for the intended room/session.
- Choose Layout.
- Review Password protected, Password, and Code.
- Set the entry and participant permissions.
- Choose Save.
- Use the Guest dock to accept and place participants.
Participant controls
| Control | Effect |
|---|---|
| Ask all to unmute | Ask participants to enable their microphones. |
| Mute participants upon entry | New arrivals enter muted. |
| Allow participants to unmute themselves | Permit participants to enable their own microphone. |
| Allow participants to rename themselves | Permit display-name changes. |
| Allow participants to start video | Permit participants to enable video. |
| Play sound when someone joins or leaves | Give an audible entry/exit cue. |
| Enable waiting room | Hold arrivals for acceptance. |
| Hide profile pictures | Hide participant profile pictures. |
| Lock room | Restrict room entry. |
Security
Copy Password copies the room password for sharing. Use it only for intended recipients. Changing room access settings is separate from removing an on-screen participant.
Related guides
Room details · Accept and place guests · Host video/audio · Guest overview · All guides