{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-enable-waiting-room-in-zoom","route":"/learn/how-to-enable-waiting-room-in-zoom","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-enable-waiting-room-in-zoom","title":"How to Enable Waiting Room in Zoom","h1":"How to Enable Waiting Room in Zoom","description":"Learn how to enable the Waiting Room feature in Zoom to manage participants effectively and enhance your meeting security. 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Now, participants will wait for your approval before joining the meeting."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai784ck001oii0dknmpwajq/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai784ck001oii0dknmpwajq/tour","id":"cmai784ck001oii0dknmpwajq"}],"plainText":["How to Enable Waiting Room in Zoom","Follow these step-by-step instructions to enable the Waiting Room feature in Zoom, ensuring you have control over who joins your meetings.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai784ck001oii0dknmpwajq/tour","Log In to Zoom Web Portal – Open your browser and go to zoom.us, then sign in with your account.\nGo to Settings – From the left sidebar, click on “Settings” under the Personal section.\nNavigate to Security Tab – Under Settings, go to the “Security” tab or scroll down to find the Waiting Room section.\nEnable Waiting Room – Find the option called “Waiting Room” and toggle the switch ON (it turns blue when active).\nChoose Participants to Place in Waiting Room – You can choose to put everyone, guests only, or users not in your account into the waiting room.\nCustomize Waiting Room (Optional) – Click “Edit Options” to add a custom message or logo that participants will see while waiting.\nEnable for All Meetings (Optional) – You can apply it to all future meetings by default, or enable it per meeting while scheduling.\nSave and Exit – Once done, your settings are saved automatically. Now, participants will wait for your approval before joining the meeting."]}