How do I add another host for a Zoom meeting?

To add an alternative host prior to the Zoom meeting:

1. Go to https://zoom.butler.edu and sign in using your Butler username and password.
2. Click My Account.
3. Click Schedule a Meeting.
4. Fill out meeting information such as the topic, time, etc. and then scroll to bottom of screen.
5. Click Show next to "Options".
6. In the Alternative Hosts field, enter the Butler email address for the person you want to add as an alternative host.
   • Note: You cannot make someone that does not have a Butler email address an alternative host when scheduling a Zoom meeting. If this is needed, co-host rights must be given when in the active Zoom meeting. (see instructions below).
7. Click Save.
8. The person you added to the Alternative Host field will get an e-mail with a link for the future meeting and will now be able to both invite people and start and stop the meeting.

 

To add a co-host during an active Zoom meeting: 

Option 1: 

1. Hover over a user's video.
2. Click the ellipsis icon.
3. Click Make Co-Host.

Using the participants window:

1. Click Participants in the meeting controls at the bottom of the Zoom window.
2. Hover over the name of the participant who is going to be a co-host, and choose More.
3. Click Make Co-Host.

 

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