How to Create a Waiting Room in Google Meet
In today’s digital age, online meetings have become an integral part of our professional and personal lives. Google Meet, being one of the most popular video conferencing platforms, offers a variety of features to enhance the meeting experience. One such feature is the ability to create a waiting room, which allows hosts to control when participants join the meeting. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a waiting room in Google Meet.
Step 1: Start a Google Meet Meeting
To create a waiting room in Google Meet, you first need to start a meeting. You can do this by visiting meet.google.com or by clicking on the Google Meet icon in your Google Calendar event. Once the meeting starts, you will see the “Present” button on the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Access the Meeting Settings
To create a waiting room, you need to access the meeting settings. Click on the three dots next to the “Present” button and select “Meeting settings” from the dropdown menu. This will open a new window with various options to customize your meeting.
Step 3: Enable the Waiting Room Feature
In the meeting settings window, scroll down to the “Advanced” section. Here, you will find the “Waiting room” option. Toggle the switch to “On” to enable the waiting room feature. Once enabled, participants will be placed in a virtual waiting area until the host allows them to enter the meeting.
Step 4: Customize Waiting Room Settings
After enabling the waiting room feature, you can further customize it by selecting the “Automatically admit everyone” or “Admit participants one by one” option. The first option allows all participants to enter the meeting as soon as they join the waiting room, while the second option gives the host complete control over who enters the meeting.
Step 5: Start the Meeting
With the waiting room feature enabled and customized, you can now start the meeting. Click on the “Present” button to begin your meeting. Participants will now be placed in the waiting room until you admit them into the meeting.
Step 6: Admit Participants
As the host, you have the power to admit participants into the meeting. To do this, click on the “Admit” button next to the participant’s name in the waiting room list. You can admit participants one by one or admit all participants at once by clicking on the “Admit all” button.
Conclusion
Creating a waiting room in Google Meet is a simple and effective way to control when participants join your meeting. By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth and organized meeting experience for both you and your participants. Happy meeting!
