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
Permissions Chart for Zoom Meetings
Different roles have different permissions in Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars. The below charts outline each permissions accessibility by each role.
Action |
Host |
Co-host |
Participant |
Answer poll |
No |
No |
✔Yes |
Ask poll |
✔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
Action |
Host |
Co-host |
Panelist |
Participant |
Answer poll* |
No |
No |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
Answer question |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
Ask poll |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
Chat |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
Designate co-host |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
No |
End meeting |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Lock meeting |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
Lock screen sharing |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
Modify meeting settings |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
Mute/unmute all |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
Put participant on hold** |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
Raise hand |
No |
No |
No |
✔Yes |
Remove attendee |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
Share video |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
Stop video |
✔Yes |
✔Yes |
No |
No |
*Panelists may answer a poll if permitted by the host or co-host.
**Not available in the Linux Zoom client.
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.