As a host of a Zoom Event, you can provide a direct link so that speakers can join the conference directly. In order to join a Zoom session on the desktop client, speakers can use the direct join link, even if they are not logged in, even if they are not using any credentials.

A week before an event starts, hosts can create links that enable speakers to join directly into their event. In order to give hosts and speakers a significant amount of time to rehearse ahead of an event, the direct join link has been created to provide them with a significant amount of lead time.

Note:

There is a 1-week time frame, which is determined by the start time of the event, since it is specifically 168 hours before the event starts.

Using this feature, event hosts will be able to assist speakers who have issues joining an event by helping them bypass any issues they may be experiencing. A speaker may find themselves in this situation if they find out that due to a scheduling issue they are unable to attend a specific event before their assigned session starts. The reason they might not be able to attend a Zoom event may be that they are using a different account on Zoom’s desktop client, that they forgot their login information, or that they have registered their ticket with the wrong account.

There will be a link and a verification code sent to the email address you provided. On your Zoom desktop client, you will be able to join the target session by using the link and verification code provided in the email.

Note: Speakers will not be able to receive a direct join link until one week before the event when it will be created and sent.

Prerequisites for the direct join link for speakers

• • The Zoom desktop client can be found here:
    • It is recommended that you use Windows version 5.7.6 or higher
    • It is recommended that you use macOS 5.7.6 or higher
  • A basic user’s guide

  Notes:

  • It is important to note that Zoom Events version 5.7.6 does support the Windows Webview package; however, it may cause a blank lobby experience for attendees due to a dependency with Windows’ Webview package.
  • To ensure that attendees can take advantage of the latest Zoom Events and Webinar features, we strongly recommend that all Zoom desktop clients and mobile applications are updated to the latest versions as soon as possible.

How to join a Zoom Event with a direct join link for speakers

1. Log in to your email account by using your username and password.
2. In your inbox, you will find an email inviting you to a Zoom Event session. Open the email and accept the invitation.
   There will be an email sent to you with details about your session, a ticket for your event, and a verification code.
3. Join the session by clicking the Join Session button.
   Note: Direct join links are automatically assigned to a session that you have been assigned by the host as soon as you click the link. It will take you only a few seconds to reach your target session after clicking on the direct join link (after your verification).
4. A verification code will be displayed on the next page and you will be redirected to a page where you must enter it.
5. Enter the verification code you received in your invitation email in the text box on the Enter Verification Code page.
6. Then click on the Join button.
   Note: Please note that in order to participate in this event you are agreeing to Zoom’s Terms of Use for Event Participants and Zoom Events Privacy Statement.As soon as you click on the Zoom Event icon on your desktop, you will be immediately connected to the Zoom Event.