{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-change-host-in-zoom","route":"/learn/how-to-change-host-in-zoom","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-change-host-in-zoom","title":"How to Change Host in Zoom","h1":"How to Change Host in Zoom","description":"Learn how to change the host in Zoom effortlessly. Follow our step-by-step guide to ensure smooth transitions during your virtual meetings.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Change Host in Zoom"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide will walk you through the steps needed to change the host of a Zoom meeting. Follow these instructions to transfer host control to another participant."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmab8kmla0004jo0d1c4e3smd/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmab8kmla0004jo0d1c4e3smd/tour","id":"cmab8kmla0004jo0d1c4e3smd"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Start or Join the Meeting"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Open the Zoom app and either start a new meeting or join an existing one."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open Participants Panel"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click on the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Participants”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" button at the bottom of the Zoom window to open the participants list."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Hover Over the Participant's Name"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Find the participant you want to make the host and hover over their name in the participants list."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click More"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Once you hover over their name, click on the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“More”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" button (three dots) next to their name."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select “Make Host”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – From the dropdown menu, select "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Make Host”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to transfer the host controls to that participant."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Confirm Host Change"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm that you want to transfer the host role. Click "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Yes”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to confirm."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Host Role Transfer Complete"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – The participant will now have host privileges, including the ability to manage participants, share their screen, and more."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Done"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – The participant is now the host, and you may continue the meeting as a regular participant, or you can leave the meeting if necessary."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmab8kmla0004jo0d1c4e3smd/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmab8kmla0004jo0d1c4e3smd/tour","id":"cmab8kmla0004jo0d1c4e3smd"}],"plainText":["How to Change Host in Zoom","This guide will walk you through the steps needed to change the host of a Zoom meeting. Follow these instructions to transfer host control to another participant.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmab8kmla0004jo0d1c4e3smd/tour","Start or Join the Meeting – Open the Zoom app and either start a new meeting or join an existing one.\nOpen Participants Panel – Click on the “Participants” button at the bottom of the Zoom window to open the participants list.\nHover Over the Participant's Name – Find the participant you want to make the host and hover over their name in the participants list.\nClick More – Once you hover over their name, click on the “More” button (three dots) next to their name.\nSelect “Make Host” – From the dropdown menu, select “Make Host” to transfer the host controls to that participant.\nConfirm Host Change – A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm that you want to transfer the host role. Click “Yes” to confirm.\nHost Role Transfer Complete – The participant will now have host privileges, including the ability to manage participants, share their screen, and more.\nDone – The participant is now the host, and you may continue the meeting as a regular participant, or you can leave the meeting if necessary."]}