A concurrent meeting refers to the ability for a host to hold multiple meetings at the same time. This means that the host can start multiple meetings and switch between them without ending any of the meetings. This feature allows the host to manage multiple meetings simultaneously, which can be useful in situations where a host needs to lead multiple groups or teams at the same time.
Contents
- 1 What is a concurrent meeting in Zoom?
- 2 You can not hold multiple Zoom meetings at the same time
- 3 When participants try to attend a co-hosted meeting in Zoom
- 4 If the host tries to hold another meeting
- 5 Best Practices
- 5.1 Frequently Asked Question
- 5.2 Can you add a co-host to a zoom meeting?
- 5.3 Can I add a co-host to a zoom meeting before it starts?
- 5.4 Can two people host zoom at the same time?
- 5.5 How do I make someone an alternate host on Zoom before meeting?
- 5.6 How many alternative hosts can you have on Zoom?
- 5.7 Is co-host free on Zoom?
- 5.8 Related Articles
What is a concurrent meeting in Zoom?
Concurrent meetings are different from co-hosted meetings where multiple hosts can manage a single meeting together. In concurrent meetings, the host is responsible for managing multiple meetings independently.
It’s important to note that the concurrent meeting feature is only available in paid Zoom plans. If you are using a free plan, you will not be able to hold multiple meetings at the same time.
You can not hold multiple Zoom meetings at the same time
You are correct that you cannot hold multiple meetings at the same time. I apologize for any confusion my previous response may have caused.
Regarding co-located meetings, having multiple people in the same physical location joining a Zoom meeting can have certain limitations and challenges, such as echo or background noise.
The “Join Before Host” feature in Zoom allows participants to join a meeting before the host starts the meeting. This means that participants can join the meeting as soon as they receive the meeting link, even if the host has not yet started the meeting.
However, if the “Join Before Host” feature is turned off, participants will not be able to join the meeting until the host starts the meeting. This can be useful in situations where the host wants to ensure that all participants are present before the meeting starts, or if the host wants to keep the meeting private and only allow certain participants to join.
It’s important to note that the “Join Before Host” feature can be turned on or off by the host in the meeting settings before the meeting starts.
When participants try to attend a co-hosted meeting in Zoom
When participants try to join a co-hosted meeting, they will see the message “There is another meeting in progress.” if the meeting is already in progress and being conducted by the other host.
As I mentioned earlier, Co-hosting feature allows multiple hosts to manage a meeting together and share the responsibilities of managing a meeting. But, only one host can start the meeting and initiate the session, once the meeting is in progress, other host or co-hosts can join and help manage the meeting.
Participants will not be able to join the meeting until the main host starts the meeting or any other co-host join the meeting and admit them.
It’s important to note that the co-host feature is only available in paid Zoom plans. And also only one host can start the meeting, if another host try to start the meeting they will see the message “There is another meeting in progress.”
If the host tries to hold another meeting
When trying to hold another meeting while an existing meeting is in progress, the following will occur:
- You will be prompted to end the ongoing meeting: “There is an ongoing meeting. Please end it to start a new meeting.” If the host chooses to end the ongoing meeting, participants in the first meeting will see the message “This meeting has been closed because a new meeting has been started on this account.”
When joining a meeting on an H.323/SIP device:
- If the host is already hosting another meeting, the device will be prompted to enter a meeting host key.
When joining a Zoom Room:
- The ongoing meeting will end without warning.
It’s important to note that creating multiple meetings at the same time can cause confusion and disruptions for participants, so it is not recommended. It’s best practice to schedule meetings at different times, or to use the concurrent meeting feature if it’s available in your plan.
Consequences of Creating Multiple Meetings
- You will be prompted to end the ongoing meeting: “There is an ongoing meeting. Please end it to start a new meeting.” If the host chooses to end the ongoing meeting, participants in the first meeting will see the message “This meeting has been closed because a new meeting has been started on this account.”
Joining on an H.323/SIP device
- If the host is already hosting another meeting, the device will be prompted to enter a meeting host key.
Joining in Zoom Rooms
- The ongoing meeting will end without warning.
Best Practices
- Schedule meetings at different times
- Use the concurrent meeting feature if available in your plan.
Frequently Asked Question
Can you add a co-host to a zoom meeting?
Can I add a co-host to a zoom meeting before it starts?
Can two people host zoom at the same time?
How do I make someone an alternate host on Zoom before meeting?
- The Zoom mobile app can be accessed by signing in with your Zoom account.
- Tap the Schedule button under the Meetings tab on the left side of the screen. …
- Choose the Advanced option from the drop-down menu.
- Click on Alternative Hosts on the left hand side of the screen.
- In order to add an alternative host, please select the user(s) from the list or enter their email address(es), and then click OK to add the user(s) to the list.