{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-transfer-host-in-zoom","route":"/learn/how-to-transfer-host-in-zoom","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-transfer-host-in-zoom","title":"How to Transfer Host in Zoom","h1":"How to Transfer Host in Zoom","description":"Learn how to seamlessly transfer host controls in Zoom with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your virtual meetings with ease and efficiency.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Transfer Host in Zoom"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Follow these step-by-step instructions to transfer the host role to another participant in your Zoom meeting."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai8b301000fjv0dx2sfvnfp/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai8b301000fjv0dx2sfvnfp/tour","id":"cmai8b301000fjv0dx2sfvnfp"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Start or Join a Meeting"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Launch Zoom and either start or join the meeting where you’re the current host."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open Participants Panel"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – At the bottom of the Zoom window, click on "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Participants”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to open the list of people in the meeting."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Find the New Host"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Scroll through the list and hover over the name of the person you want to make host."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click “More”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Next to their name, click the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“More”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" button (three dots)."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select “Make Host”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – From the dropdown menu, click on "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Make Host.”"}]}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Confirm the Transfer"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – A confirmation box will pop up. Click "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Yes”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to transfer host privileges."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"New Host Now in Control"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – That participant now becomes the host, with full meeting controls."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Optional – Reclaim Host (If Needed)"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – If you're a co-host and need to take back control, the new host can make you host again using the same steps."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai8b301000fjv0dx2sfvnfp/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai8b301000fjv0dx2sfvnfp/tour","id":"cmai8b301000fjv0dx2sfvnfp"}],"plainText":["How to Transfer Host in Zoom","Follow these step-by-step instructions to transfer the host role to another participant in your Zoom meeting.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cmai8b301000fjv0dx2sfvnfp/tour","Start or Join a Meeting – Launch Zoom and either start or join the meeting where you’re the current host.\nOpen Participants Panel – At the bottom of the Zoom window, click on “Participants” to open the list of people in the meeting.\nFind the New Host – Scroll through the list and hover over the name of the person you want to make host.\nClick “More” – Next to their name, click the “More” button (three dots).\nSelect “Make Host” – From the dropdown menu, click on “Make Host.”\nConfirm the Transfer – A confirmation box will pop up. Click “Yes” to transfer host privileges.\nNew Host Now in Control – That participant now becomes the host, with full meeting controls.\nOptional – Reclaim Host (If Needed) – If you're a co-host and need to take back control, the new host can make you host again using the same steps."]}