Guide

How to Disable the Waiting Room in Zoom

This guide provides a step-by-step process for disabling the Waiting Room feature in Zoom to streamline the meeting entry process for your participants.

1. Go to Zoom Website – Open your browser and visit zoom.us, then log in to your Zoom account.

2. Access Settings – After logging in, click on “My Account” (top-right), then from the left sidebar, go to “Settings.”

3. Navigate to “Security” Tab – Under Settings, find and click on the “Security” tab where the Waiting Room option is listed.

4. Scroll to “Waiting Room” – Scroll down until you see the “Waiting Room” setting.

5. Turn Off the Toggle – If it’s enabled, you’ll see a blue switch. Click it to turn off the Waiting Room feature.

6. Confirm if Asked – Zoom may ask you to confirm the change. Click “Turn Off” to proceed.

7. Applies to Future Meetings – This change will apply to all future meetings unless overridden manually in individual meeting settings.

8. Optional: Disable Per Meeting – When scheduling a new meeting, scroll to Security options, and simply uncheck “Waiting Room.”