Can I Transfer a Zoom Meeting to Another Host?
Yes. With all Zoom meetings, it’s possible to transfer hosting controls to a different user. This feature is convenient if the original host must leave before the meeting concludes.
There is a catch, though. If the original host is a free user of Zoom rather than someone with a business account, the meeting is limited to 40 minutes. That remains the case even if the new host has a paid version of Zoom and can typically host for an unlimited amount of time.
How Do I Change the Host on a Zoom Before Meeting?
The process is relatively simple if you want to change hosts before a Zoom meeting. Here’s how to add an alternative host via the meeting scheduling tool.
Open Zoom. Click Meetings. Click Edit next to the meeting name. Click Advanced Options. Enter the email address of the alternative host you wish to add. Click Save. The extra host is now added to your meeting.
Where Is the Host Control in Zoom?
Once a Zoom meeting is underway, it’s pretty straightforward to change the host thanks to Zoom’s host controls. Here’s where to look and how to pass control over to another user.
Open Zoom. Begin the meeting either by clicking New Meeting or joining via an invite. Click Participants. Find the name of the person you wish to make host. Hover over the name and click More. Click Make Host. Click Change Host. That user is now the host of the Zoom call, and the original host can leave the meeting.
Can You Have Two Hosts on Zoom?
It’s possible to set up a Zoom meeting with two hosts where both of you can manage the administrative side of things. You need to have a paid/licensed Zoom plan to do so. The feature is not available for free users of Zoom. Here’s how to set it up.
Sign into the Zoom website. Click Account Management. Click Account Settings. Click In Meeting (Basic). Scroll down and toggle Co-host to on. Co-hosts can now be added to your Zoom meetings. To add them within the meeting, follow the instructions for changing host and click Make Co-Host instead of Change Host.
