Introduction
Zoom is a versatile video conferencing tool that unifies cloud video conferencing, simple online meetings, group messaging, and a software-defined conference room solution into one easy-to-use platform. You can host and join Zoom video conferences from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
The Zoom Help Center has full instructions on using Zoom. The instructions below are specific to Virginia Tech. To see other Zoom topics, please see Video Conferencing - Holding Zoom Conferences on a PC or Mobile Device.
This article details how to utilize permissions in Virginia Tech Zoom.
Contents
Instructions
Different roles have different permissions in Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars. The below charts outline each permissions accessibility by each role.
Permissions Chart for Zoom Meetings
- To see a full chart, go to Roles in a Meeting.
|
Action |
Host |
Co-host |
Participant |
|
Answer polls |
No |
No |
✔Yes |
|
Ask polls |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Chat |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
|
Designate co-host |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
|
End meeting |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
|
File sharing |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
|
Lock meeting |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Lock screen sharing |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Modify meeting settings |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Mute/unmute all* |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Put participant on hold** |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Raise hand |
No |
No |
✔Yes |
|
Remove attendee |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Share video |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
|
Stop video |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
*Participants can unmute themselves at any time. Hosts/co-hosts can lock screen sharing but can't lock audio sharing.
**Not available in the Linux Zoom client.
Permissions Chart for Zoom Webinars
- Features with an asterisk (*) can be disable by the host.
- Co-hosts cannot be assigned ahead of time. If you would like to designate someone as a co-host, invite them to the webinar as a panelist and then promote them to a co-host. Alternatively, you can assign them as an alternative host.
| Action |
Host |
Co-host |
Panelist |
Participant |
|
Answer poll |
No |
No |
✔Yes* |
✔Yes |
|
Ask questions in Q&A |
|
|
|
✔Yes |
|
Assign someone to enter closed captions |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
Chat |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes* |
|
Create or edit polls |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
End webinar |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
Enter closed captions |
✔Yes |
✔Yes* |
✔Yes* |
No |
|
Join during practice session |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Mute/unmute themselves |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Raise hand |
No |
No |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
|
Request or give remote control |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Save chat |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Share screen |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
Start polling |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
|
Start the broadcast |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
|
Start/stop their own video |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes* |
No |
|
View all Q&A and respond |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
|
View attendee list |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
Getting Help
For instructions on resolving common issues with Zoom, see: Video Conferencing - Troubleshooting Zoom.
- Go to 4Help, log in with your Virginia Tech Username (PID) and password, and click Get Help.
- Call 540-231-4357.
For problems using Zoom, contact Zoom Support:
- Search Zoom documentation in the Zoom Help Center.
- Chat live (24-7) with Zoom support. Go to Zoom Video Communications Technical Support and click Chatbot.
- Call Zoom support (24-7) at 888-799-9666 ext 2.
- Check the status of Zoom services.