When the host leaves the meeting

You can assign hosting rights to another user and leave the meeting.

This allows the meeting to continue when you leave the meeting, and allows assigned users to use host privileges.

If the first host is a Pro user

Meetings can continue without time limits, even if the new host is a free or basic user.

If the first host is a free user (basic user)

Meetings are limited to 40 minutes, even if the new host is a paid user .

See Host Authority Details.

Windows, Mac, Linux, Web

To delegate host authority to another participant

1. In Host Management, click Manage Participant .

1. The Participant List is displayed.
2. Place the cursor on the name of the participant you want to host, and then click the Details button.
3. Click Make Host .

Click Yes to confirm that you want to host.

iOS

To delegate host authority to another participant

1. Tap [Participant] of host management .

1. The Participant List is displayed.
2. Tap the name of the participant you want to host.
3. Tap Make Host .

Tap OK to confirm the user you want to host.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reassign a zoom meeting to someone else?

The Meeting or Webinar can be passed from one user to another by clicking on it once it has been located. Any time during the meeting or webinar, you will be able to edit the meeting or webinar. There is a first option called Schedule For that you can choose from. Click on the drop-down menu to select the new owner’s name.

Can you assign someone else as host on Zoom before meeting?

If a host needs an alternative host in order to start a meeting, then that host can assign an alternative host to do so. As an alternative host, you will have the same control over the meeting as a co-host, but you will also be able to start it. In the process of scheduling a meeting, hosts have the option of assigning alternative hosts.

Can a zoom meeting run without the host?

If the host of the Zoom session has scheduled the meeting with specific settings configured, then it is possible for anyone to start or join the meeting without the host being present. Before the host of the meeting takes the meeting, he or she must disable the feature that allows participants to join before he or she does and enable the setting that allows guests to join before he or she takes the meeting.

Can I host a zoom Meeting without attending?

The Schedule a Meeting settings provide an option for enabling a meeting to be joined before the host is able to join the meeting, if you are scheduling the meeting as the host and would like to join before the host is able to join the meeting. When you select the “Join before host” option, you will be able to join a meeting before the meeting host begins the meeting or even before the host begins or attends the meeting before the meeting starts.

Can a co-host cancel a zoom meeting?

In addition, co-hosts are not permitted to end a meeting or change the host of the meeting during the meeting at any point.

What happens if I leave Zoom meeting as host?

After the host leaves the meeting, a meeting participant is prompted to take over host controls. The host, on the other hand, has the option of nominating another participant for the task of taking over host controls. Under the following conditions, it may be possible for the host of a meeting to allow another participant to assume the role of host of the meeting in the event that they become disconnected from the network during that meeting.

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