{"id":17455,"date":"2024-10-29T18:28:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T14:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=17455"},"modified":"2025-08-07T17:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T13:43:35","slug":"how-to-make-someone-a-co-host-on-zoom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-make-someone-a-co-host-on-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Someone a Co-Host on Zoom?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom is now one of the most popular tools for meetings, classes, and virtual events. But running a Zoom meeting smoothly\u2014especially with a big group\u2014can be tricky. That\u2019s where the co-host feature comes in. By <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-recording\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making someone a co-host<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can get help managing the meeting, like handling participants, muting people when needed, and keeping everything on track. It\u2019s a simple way to share responsibilities and make your meeting run smoother. If you\u2019re wondering how to set someone as a co-host in Zoom, this guide will walk you through it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prerequisites for Adding a Co-Host<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can make someone a co-host on Zoom<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are a few things to check off to ensure everything goes smoothly. Here\u2019s what you need:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Account Type<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: First, make sure you\u2019re using a Zoom Pro, Business, Education, or Enterprise account. The co-host feature is only available on these paid plans, so if you\u2019re on the free version, you\u2019ll need to upgrade to get access.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enable the Co-Host Feature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Next, double-check that the co-host option is turned on in your Zoom settings. To do this, log in to the Zoom web portal (you\u2019ll need to do this from a browser, not the Zoom app). Go to <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>In Meeting (Basic)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and scroll until you see the &#8220;Co-host&#8221; setting. Toggle it on, and you\u2019re all set to start adding co-hosts to your meetings.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17457 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/co-host.png\" alt=\"Enable the Co-Host Feature\" width=\"606\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/co-host.png 606w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/co-host-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/co-host-380x216.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/co-host-600x342.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access to Host Controls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Finally, remember that you need to be the host of the meeting to assign co-host roles. Only the main host has the power to give others co-host permissions, so make sure you\u2019re the one who started the meeting or has host privileges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once these basics are covered, you\u2019re ready to add a co-host and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take your Zoom meeting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Make Someone a Co-Host on Zoom?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When adding a co-host on Zoom, the process varies slightly based on whether you\u2019re an individual user or part of a group or account (such as a business or educational institution):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17458 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/account.png\" alt=\"How to Make Someone a Co-Host on Zoom? \" width=\"650\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/account.png 650w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/account-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/account-380x257.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/account-600x406.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Account<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enable or disable the co-host feature for all users in the account:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit account settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the navigation menu, click <\/span><b>Account Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then <\/span><b>Account Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Meeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><b>In Meeting (Basic)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, click the <\/span><b>Co-host<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toggle to enable or disable it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a verification dialog appears, click <\/span><b>Enable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Disable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to verify the change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Optional) To prevent all users in your account from changing this setting, click the lock icon , and then click <\/span><b>Lock <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to confirm the setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Group<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enable the or disable the co-host feature for a group of users:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the navigation menu, click <\/span><b>User Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then <\/span><b>Groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the applicable group name from the list, then click the <\/span><b>Meeting <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><b>In Meeting (Basic)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, click the<\/span><b> Co-host<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toggle to enable or disable it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a verification dialog appears, click <\/span><b>Enable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Disable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to verify the change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the option is grayed out, it has been locked at the account level and needs to be changed at that level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent all users in your group from changing this setting, click the lock icon , and then click <\/span><b>Lock <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to confirm the setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For User<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enable the co-host feature for your own use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign into the Zoom web portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the navigation menu, click<\/span><b> Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Meeting <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><b>In Meeting (Basic)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, click the<\/span><b> Co-host<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toggle to enable or disable it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a verification dialog appears, click <\/span><b>Enable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><b> Disable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to verify the change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the option is grayed out, it has been locked at either the group or account level, and you will need to contact your Zoom administrator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to assign a co-host during a meeting?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the meeting as the host.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meeting controls toolbar, click the <\/span><b>Participants <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">icon<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hover over participant&#8217;s name who will be a co-host, and choose <\/span><b>More<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Make Co-Host<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a participant becomes a co-host, they&#8217;ll have access to the co-host controls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limitations and Permissions of Co-Hosts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While co-hosts are super <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-join-a-zoom-meeting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helpful for running a Zoom meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> smoothly, they don\u2019t have full control like the main host. Here\u2019s a quick overview of what co-hosts can and cannot do:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What Co-Hosts Can Do?<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manage Attendees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Co-hosts can help keep the meeting organized by muting participants, removing disruptive attendees, and managing the chat.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start and Stop Recordings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your meeting needs to be recorded, co-hosts can start and stop the recording as needed. This can be a lifesaver when the main host is busy with presentations or other tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>What Co-Hosts Cannot Do?<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakout Rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Co-hosts can join and manage breakout rooms but can\u2019t create or start them. Only the main host has the power to set up and open breakout rooms.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>End the Meeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Co-hosts don\u2019t have permission to end the meeting for everyone. Only the main host can fully close the session.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the most of co-hosts by giving them specific roles. For example, one co-host can handle questions in the chat while another manages participants\u2019 audio. This way, the meeting runs smoothly without too much overlap. Knowing these limits helps ensure that everyone\u2019s on the same page, making it easier for co-hosts to support the main host without stepping on each other\u2019s toes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for Efficient Use of the Co-Host Feature with Krisp<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-recording\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-09.35.14-1.png\" alt=\"Krisp meeting recording\" width=\"2860\" height=\"1405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-09.35.14-1.png 2860w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-09.35.14-1-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-09.35.14-1-380x187.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-09.35.14-1-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-09.35.14-1-1536x755.png 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-09.35.14-1-2048x1006.png 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-09.35.14-1-600x295.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2860px) 100vw, 2860px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp\u2019s capabilities during Zoom meetings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly improve audio quality and reduce distractions. Here are some key benefits of using Krisp alongside Zoom\u2019s co-host feature:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real-Time Noise Cancellation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Krisp removes background noise for both the speaker and listeners, ensuring that important information is heard clearly without disruptions from surrounding sounds.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Echo and Voice Cancellation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Krisp helps eliminate echoes and unwanted voices, making it easier for co-hosts to manage discussions and ensure everyone can focus on the main speaker.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High-Quality Voice Clarity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With Krisp\u2019s HD voice clarity, co-hosts and hosts can communicate more effectively, allowing for smooth interaction and better understanding among participants.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Privacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Krisp filters out background voices, which is especially useful when multiple co-hosts or participants are working from shared spaces, maintaining a professional sound environment.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Noise-Free Meeting Recordings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Krisp\u2019s noise cancellation applies to recorded audio as well, ensuring that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-recording\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meeting recordings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> capture only the speaker\u2019s voice without any background noise. This results in clearer, more professional recordings that are easier to review and share.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"text_center\">\n<div class=\"btn btn--primary\">\n        <a style=\"color:#FFF !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\">Get Krisp for Free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Enhanced Audio Quality for Playback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With Krisp\u2019s echo and voice cancellation, recorded meetings maintain high audio quality, making it easier for attendees or team members who review the recordings to understand the content without distractions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consistent Quality for Co-Hosts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Co-hosts can use Krisp to maintain audio clarity during their sections, ensuring that each part of the meeting\u2014whether live or recorded\u2014has the same, high-quality sound.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Set up Zoom with Krisp?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-recording\/zoom\/\">Recording Zoom meetings<\/a> with Krisp is a smart choice\u2014it lets you capture every discussion as a participant (no host permissions needed) while delivering clear audio, <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-transcription\/\">accurate transcripts<\/a>, and concise automated notes with summaries and action items. So grab a step-by-step guide of the set up process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select Krisp Microphone and\/or Speaker to work in Zoom. For that, go to <\/span><b>Zoom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click on the <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon from the upper right corner of the screen.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17460\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-14.54.03.png\" alt=\"How to Set up Zoom with Krisp? \" width=\"1087\" height=\"887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-14.54.03.png 1087w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-14.54.03-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-14.54.03-380x310.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-14.54.03-768x627.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-21-at-14.54.03-600x490.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, go to the <\/span><b>Audio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab and change the Speaker\/Microphone to Krisp.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Krisp and pick the physical microphone and speaker you wish to use and turn on <\/span><b>Noise Cancellation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toggles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your noiseless call<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re meeting on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or any other platform and need <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/meeting-recording\/\">ai video recording for your meeting<\/a>, Krisp lets you record the conversation with clear audio, transcriptions, <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-meeting-summary\/\">smart meeting summaries<\/a>, and all your key takeaways organized in one place.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Can I make someone a co-host on Zoom before the meeting?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\">No, you can\u2019t assign a co-host before a meeting begins. Zoom only allows the host to assign co-hosts during a live meeting. Once the meeting has started, you can add a co-host by going to the Participants panel, selecting the person you want to make a co-host, and choosing Make Co-Host.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Why can't I make someone a co-host on Zoom?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\">If you can\u2019t make someone a co-host, it may be due to one of these reasons: Feature Not Enabled: Make sure the co-host feature is enabled in your account settings (Zoom web portal &gt; Settings &gt; In Meeting (Basic) &gt; Co-Host).<br \/>\nAccount Type: The co-host feature is only available on Pro, Business, Education, and Enterprise Zoom accounts, so if you\u2019re on the free version, it won\u2019t be available.<br \/>\nHost Role Required: Only the meeting host can assign co-hosts, so ensure you\u2019re logged in as the host or have been granted host privileges.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>How do I make someone a co-owner of a Zoom meeting?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\">Zoom does not have a \u201cco-owner\u201d feature for meetings. However, you can assign alternative hosts before the meeting starts or co-hosts during the meeting to help with management. An alternative host can start the meeting in your absence but does not have full host privileges like a co-owner would.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>How do I add an alternative host to an existing Zoom meeting?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\">To add an alternative host to an existing meeting, follow these steps:<br \/>\n1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal and go to Meetings.<br \/>\n2. Find and select the meeting you want to edit.<br \/>\n3. In the Alternative Hosts field, type the email address of the person you want to add (they must be on the same Zoom account).<br \/>\n4. Save your changes.<\/p>\n<p>The designated alternative host will receive an email with the link to start the meeting, allowing them to act as the main host if you\u2019re unavailable <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zoom is now one of the most popular tools for meetings, classes, and virtual events. But running a Zoom meeting smoothly\u2014especially with a big group\u2014can be tricky. That\u2019s where the co-host feature comes in. 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