


{"id":20082,"date":"2025-01-29T00:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=20082"},"modified":"2025-03-24T11:33:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T07:33:32","slug":"how-to-create-breakout-rooms-in-zoom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-breakout-rooms-in-zoom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Breakout Rooms in Zoom: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakout rooms in Zoom are a game-changing feature that allows meeting hosts to divide participants into smaller groups for focused discussions, brainstorming, or collaboration. Whether you\u2019re a teacher looking to facilitate group work or a business professional hosting workshops, understanding <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to create breakout rooms in Zoom<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This comprehensive guide walks you through every step, from basic setup to advanced features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom Meeting Breakout Rooms Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom breakout rooms allow you to split a meeting into up to <\/span><b>100 separate sessions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, giving participants the opportunity to collaborate in smaller groups. Hosts or co-hosts can assign participants to rooms automatically, manually, or allow them to choose their rooms. Breakout rooms can also be pre-assigned when scheduling a meeting, providing added flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants in breakout rooms have the same audio, video, and screen-sharing capabilities as in the main session. Hosts and co-hosts can move between rooms, monitor activity, and broadcast messages to all rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Features<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre-assignment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Assign participants to rooms before the meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Participant options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Let participants choose rooms or assign them manually\/automatically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Activity monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hosts can view participant statuses in each room (audio, <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/zoom-camera-not-working\/\">video<\/a>, reactions).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Screen sharing to all rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Share screens directly into all active rooms from the main session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recording<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Only the main session can be cloud-recorded. Local recording is possible in individual rooms if permission is granted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Platforms supported<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom desktop client (Windows, macOS, Linux): Must meet the global minimum version.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom web client and Zoom Rooms: Minimum versions apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom Rooms Controller (Android and iOS).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre-requisites for managing breakout rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakout Rooms must be enabled in <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-delete-your-zoom-account\/\">account<\/a> settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting breakout rooms while open requires special enablement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saving breakout assignments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assignments must be saved in recurring meetings with a fixed schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Limitations<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Device restrictions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Participants using SIP\/H.323 devices can join but not manage breakout rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cloud recording<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Only <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-record-a-zoom-meeting\/\">records<\/a> the main session, not individual breakout rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Large capacity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Up to 1,000 participants and 100 rooms with the Large Meeting add-on.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Create and Manage Breakout Rooms in Zoom<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Sign In to Your Zoom Account<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start, go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zoom.us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and log in with your account credentials. If you don&#8217;t have an account, create one first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Enable Breakout Rooms in Settings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once logged in, click on <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the left sidebar. Under the <\/span><b>Meeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab, scroll down to find the <\/span><b>Breakout Room<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">option and toggle it <\/span><b>ON<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will allow you to use breakout rooms in your future meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20084\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FirstStep.png\" alt=\"Zoom Settings Breakout Room enabling\" width=\"3190\" height=\"802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FirstStep.png 3190w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FirstStep-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FirstStep-380x96.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FirstStep-768x193.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FirstStep-1536x386.png 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FirstStep-2048x515.png 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FirstStep-600x151.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3190px) 100vw, 3190px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Pre-Assign Participants to Breakout Rooms (Optional but Recommended)*<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-assigning participants is technically optional, but it can be crucial for ensuring your meeting runs smoothly without delays. Here&#8217;s how to pre-assign participants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After enabling breakout rooms in settings, go to <\/span><b>Meetings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the left menu and click <\/span><b>Schedule a Meeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modify your meeting preferences, then scroll down and expand <\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by clicking <\/span><b>Show<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Breakout Room Pre-Assign<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click <\/span><b>+ Create Rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the menu that appears to create rooms, add or remove rooms, and assign participants to them. Adjust as needed, then click <\/span><b>Save<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-assigning ensures that participants are seamlessly divided into their respective rooms, saving valuable meeting time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Schedule a New Meeting or Start an Instant Meeting<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create breakout rooms, you\u2019ll need to be in a meeting. Either schedule a new meeting or start an instant one by clicking <\/span><b>Host a Meeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Click on the Breakout Rooms Icon<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your meeting starts, find the <\/span><b>Breakout Rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> icon <\/span><b>(More &gt; Breakout Rooms)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the Zoom toolbar. If you don\u2019t see it, make sure you\u2019ve enabled it in your settings (step 2).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20085\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BreakoutsRoomIcon.png\" alt=\"Breakout Room Icon, Zoom meeting\" width=\"1604\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BreakoutsRoomIcon.png 1604w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BreakoutsRoomIcon-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BreakoutsRoomIcon-380x137.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BreakoutsRoomIcon-768x277.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BreakoutsRoomIcon-1536x553.png 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BreakoutsRoomIcon-600x216.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Choose the Number of Breakout Rooms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pop-up will appear allowing you to select how many breakout rooms you want to create. Zoom allows you to create up to 50 rooms. Adjust the number and click <\/span><b>Create<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Choose How Participants Will Be Assigned (can be skipped*)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have three options for assigning participants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automatically:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zoom splits participants evenly into the rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manually:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can choose who goes into which room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Let Participants Choose Room:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Participants can select and join the rooms themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-20086 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CreateaRoom.png\" alt=\"Creating a breakout room in Zoom\" width=\"415\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CreateaRoom.png 1014w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CreateaRoom-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CreateaRoom-380x426.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CreateaRoom-768x862.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CreateaRoom-535x600.png 535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>8. Assign Participants to Rooms (if manually selected)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you chose manual assignment, click <\/span><b>Assign<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> next to each room and select the participants you want to assign to each room. Once all participants are assigned, click <\/span><b>Create<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Adjust Breakout Room Settings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the gear icon to access additional settings. You can enable features like allowing participants to choose their room or allowing them to return to the main meeting at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Open All Rooms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;re ready, click <\/span><b>Open All Rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to send participants into their breakout rooms. If you allowed participants to choose rooms, they will select their room and join.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Monitor and Manage Breakout Rooms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the breakout rooms are open, you can monitor activity in each room. You can join any room, broadcast messages, move participants between rooms, and close rooms when needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Reasons Breakout Rooms Aren\u2019t Visible:<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Breakout Rooms Are Not Enabled<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakout rooms must be enabled in your Zoom account settings. They are not automatically enabled by default.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to the Zoom <\/span><b>web portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Settings &gt; Meeting (Advanced)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate <\/span><b>Breakout Room<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and toggle it on.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Using an Unsupported Device or Version<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakout rooms require the latest version of the Zoom <\/span><b>desktop client<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Windows\/macOS\/Linux) or <\/span><b>web client<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The mobile app and SIP\/H.323 devices can join breakout rooms, but they cannot manage or create them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Update to the latest version of Zoom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. You\u2019re Not the Host or Co-Host<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only the host or co-host can create and manage breakout rooms. Participants cannot create breakout rooms unless permissions are explicitly granted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*Both the host and co-hosts can assign participants to breakout rooms, but only the first set of assignments submitted will be accepted when clicking <strong>Open All Rooms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask the host to enable breakout rooms or promote you to co-host.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20083\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hostCOhost.png\" alt=\"Host and co-host permissions for managing breakout rooms \" width=\"2052\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hostCOhost.png 2052w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hostCOhost-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hostCOhost-380x99.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hostCOhost-768x199.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hostCOhost-1536x398.png 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hostCOhost-2048x531.png 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hostCOhost-600x156.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2052px) 100vw, 2052px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Using a Basic\/Free Zoom Account<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain advanced features like large-scale breakout room management may not be available for free accounts. However, basic breakout room functionality should still work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check if your organization uses a paid Zoom plan or if specific permissions are restricted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Breakout Rooms Disabled by Admin (For Organization Accounts)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re on a company or school Zoom account, the admin might have disabled breakout rooms for all users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fix:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contact your admin to enable this feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Customizing Your Breakout Rooms: Move, Rename, or Delete<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakout rooms can be tailored to suit your meeting\u2019s needs. You can move participants, rename rooms to reflect their purpose, or delete empty ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To move participants:<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the participant&#8217;s name in the room list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Move to<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> next to their name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the desired room from the dropdown list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To rename rooms:<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hover over the room name in the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Rename.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the new name and click <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To delete rooms:<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hover over the room name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Delete.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm the action, and the room will be removed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Reassigning Participants On-the-Fly<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need to reassign participants during the meeting due to team changes or preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the participant&#8217;s name and click <\/span><b>Move to.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select their new room from the dropdown menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The participant will be notified of their reassignment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><b>Enhancing Breakout Room Sessions with Time and Settings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control how long breakout sessions last and how participants interact with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To set a time limit:<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the bottom of the panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the box for <\/span><b>Breakout rooms close automatically after [X] minutes.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the duration and click <\/span><b>Save.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To allow or restrict returning to the main session:<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> menu, check or uncheck <\/span><b>Allow participants to return to the main session at any time.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To add a countdown timer for closing rooms:<\/b>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> menu, check <\/span><b>Countdown after closing breakout rooms.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specify the countdown duration (e.g., 30 seconds).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Broadcasting Messages Across All Breakout Rooms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to provide instructions or updates to all rooms? Use the broadcast feature:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Broadcast message to all.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type your message in the text box and click <\/span><b>Send.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The message will appear as a notification in all participants&#8217; breakout rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Monitoring Breakout Room Activities<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed about participant activities without disrupting their discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the participant list to see their status (e.g., &#8220;joined,&#8221; &#8220;waiting&#8221;).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To join a specific room:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Join<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> next to the room name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the room to monitor or participate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To exit, click <\/span><b>Leave Breakout Room<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and return to the main session.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><b>Streamlining Session Transitions with Countdown Timers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid abrupt interruptions when closing breakout rooms by using a countdown timer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel and click <\/span><b>Options.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check <\/span><b>Countdown after closing breakout rooms.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the desired countdown duration (e.g., 60 seconds).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the breakout session ends, participants will see the countdown timer, giving them time to wrap up.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><b>Improving Collaboration with Custom Room Names<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom names for breakout rooms can clarify their purpose and guide participants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hover over the room name in the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Rename.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the new name (e.g., \u201cBrainstorming Group 1\u201d) and click <\/span><b>OK.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><b>Efficiently Managing Participant Movement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure balanced breakout rooms by redistributing participants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Move to<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> next to the participant\u2019s name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select their new room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The participant will be moved automatically.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><b>Simplifying Participant Monitoring in Breakout Rooms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily check the status and activity of participants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for statuses like <\/span><b>joined<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (active) or <\/span><b>waiting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (not yet joined).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice issues, join the room by clicking <\/span><b>Join<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> next to its name to provide support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Broadcast Messages for Group-Wide Communication<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep all breakout rooms aligned with your meeting objectives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Breakout Rooms panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Broadcast message to all.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type your message and click <\/span><b>Send.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The message will be delivered as a pop-up to all participants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Record Your Zoom Meeting with Breakout Rooms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the host, you cannot record all breakout rooms simultaneously. Instead, you must give recording permissions to participants in each room if you want their sessions captured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Steps to Enable Recording in Breakout Rooms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enable Recording Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zoom.us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, go to <\/span><b>Settings &gt; Recording<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and activate:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Cloud Recording<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (recommended) or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Local Recording<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assign Recording Permissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the meeting, click <\/span><b>Participants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the toolbar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hover over a participant\u2019s name, click <\/span><b>More<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and select <\/span><b>Allow to Record Local Files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Notify Participants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inform attendees that the breakout rooms are being recorded and who has recording permissions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Record the Main Session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start recording the main session by clicking <\/span><b>Record<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and selecting <\/span><b>Record to the Cloud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Record on this Computer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access Recordings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Local recordings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are saved in your <\/span><b>Documents &gt; Zoom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Cloud recordings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are stored in the Zoom web portal under <\/span><b>Recordings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Tips and Practices for Successful Breakout Room Sessions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre-Assign Participants (When Possible)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Save time by pre-assigning participants to breakout rooms during scheduling. This ensures seamless transitions and avoids delays during the meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set Clear Objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Communicate the purpose of each breakout session upfront. Provide participants with clear instructions, discussion topics, or tasks to keep everyone aligned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assign a Room Facilitator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Designate one participant per room to guide discussions, take notes, and ensure the session stays on track.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Broadcast Messages Wisely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you need to update all participants mid-session, send concise broadcast messages to avoid disrupting discussions unnecessarily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timebox Sessions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Set a time limit for breakout sessions to ensure productivity and help participants stay focused on achieving the goals within the allotted timeframe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enable Countdown Timers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Let participants know when their breakout session is about to end by enabling a countdown timer for smoother transitions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage Collaboration Tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Suggest participants use shared tools like Google Docs, whiteboards, or polls to facilitate collaboration and document progress during the session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep Group Sizes Small<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Smaller groups (3-5 participants) foster better engagement and give everyone a chance to contribute meaningfully.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitor and Join Rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Periodically drop into breakout rooms to ensure discussions are on track and provide support without micromanaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Plan for Sharing Outcomes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Allocate time for each breakout group to present their findings or ideas to the main session, ensuring everyone&#8217;s input is valued and the session feels complete.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom\u2019s Built-In Features for More Productive Breakout Sessions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enhance collaboration during Zoom breakout sessions, take full advantage of its built-in features. These tools can help streamline communication, foster creativity, and keep participants engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Zoom Polls<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use polls to gather quick feedback, vote on ideas, or assess understanding of a topic. You can launch a poll at the beginning or end of a session to encourage interaction or gauge the progress of discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20158\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Zoom-Poll.png\" alt=\"Zoom polls\" width=\"491\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Zoom-Poll.png 800w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Zoom-Poll-191x300.png 191w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Zoom-Poll-287x450.png 287w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Zoom-Poll-768x1206.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Zoom-Poll-382x600.png 382w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Zoom-Poll-652x1024.png 652w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Zoom Whiteboards<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiteboards are ideal for brainstorming, drawing diagrams, or creating flowcharts. You can share a virtual whiteboard with participants, allowing them to collaborate in real time and capture important points visually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Zoom Chat<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage participants to use the chat feature for asking questions, sharing resources, or contributing ideas without interrupting the speaker. This keeps the conversation flowing and ensures all voices are heard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <\/strong><b>Screen Sharing<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants can share their screens to present ideas, documents, or visual aids to the group, making collaboration more dynamic and interactive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using these features, you can turn a basic Zoom breakout session into a collaborative and productive experience, making the most of every moment in the room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Enhancing Your Zoom Breakout Sessions with Krisp AI<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp is an <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/ai-meeting-assistant\/\">AI meeting assistant<\/a> that goes beyond noise cancellation to significantly enhance your Zoom breakout sessions. With its range of features, Krisp helps ensure clearer communication, better collaboration, and more efficient meetings. Here&#8217;s how Krisp can elevate your breakout room experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20018\" src=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Krisp-AI-meeting-assistant-4.png\" alt=\"Krisp AI Meeting Assistant\" width=\"786\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Krisp-AI-meeting-assistant-4.png 2468w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Krisp-AI-meeting-assistant-4-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Krisp-AI-meeting-assistant-4-380x187.png 380w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Krisp-AI-meeting-assistant-4-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Krisp-AI-meeting-assistant-4-1536x756.png 1536w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Krisp-AI-meeting-assistant-4-2048x1007.png 2048w, https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Krisp-AI-meeting-assistant-4-600x295.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AI Noise Cancellation<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp uses advanced AI technology to remove background noises, voices, and echoes from online meetings. This ensures that all participants in your breakout rooms can hear and speak clearly, without interruptions from distracting <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/how-to-share-sound-on-zoom\/\">sounds<\/a> like typing, traffic, or background chatter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real-Time Meeting Transcription<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp transcribes meetings and calls in real time, which is invaluable for capturing key points, decisions, and action items during breakout discussions. This transcription is automatically generated, so no one has to worry about taking notes while participating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AI Meeting Notes &amp; Summaries<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your meeting, Krisp generates meeting notes, summaries, and action items, making it easy to follow up on key takeaways and next steps. This feature is particularly useful for larger meetings where important details can easily be missed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automatic Meeting Recording<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krisp can automatically record meetings across all communication apps, including Zoom, ensuring that all breakout room discussions are saved for review later, without requiring manual intervention.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By integrating Krisp into your Zoom breakout sessions, you&#8217;ll improve focus, reduce distractions, and increase the productivity of your meetings\u2014whether you\u2019re brainstorming, discussing projects, or making key decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"text_center\">\n<div class=\"btn btn--primary\">\n        <a style=\"color:#FFF !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\">Try Krisp for Free!<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastering <\/span><b>how to create breakout rooms in Zoom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can significantly enhance your virtual meetings, making them more interactive and engaging for all participants. By following the step-by-step process outlined in this guide, you can easily organize and manage breakout rooms to facilitate collaboration, brainstorming, and discussions. Whether you\u2019re pre-assigning participants or configuring room settings during the meeting, you\u2019ll have full control to ensure a smooth and productive session<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq_item\">\n<div class=\"faq_title text_body--md text--semi-bold\"><strong>Can breakout rooms be used for webinars?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq_answer text_body--md\">Breakout rooms are available in Zoom Meetings, not Webinars. So if you&#8217;re hosting a webinar, you won\u2019t be able to use this feature. 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