# how to enable waiting room in zoom

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1. [Intro] How to Enable Waiting Room in Zoom
   - body: Follow these step-by-step instructions to enable the Waiting Room feature in Zoom, ensuring you have control over who joins your meetings.
   - voiceover: This guide provides a step-by-step process to enable the Waiting Room feature in Zoom meetings. Follow these instructions to ensure only admitted participants can join your meeting, enhancing security and control over attendance.
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1. step_01 [image] - Open Zoom and Navigate to Home Page.
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   - description: Visit Zoom Web Portal
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   - voiceover: Launch the Zoom application on your device and make sure you are on the home page after signing in.
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2. step_02 [image] - Navigate to Settings.
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   - description: Access Settings
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   - voiceover: On the home page, look for the 'Settings' icon, often represented by a gear symbol, and click to open the settings menu.
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3. step_03 [image] - From the appeared Menu go to Meeting tab.
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   - description: Open Security Settings
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   - voiceover: In the settings menu, find and click on the 'Meeting' tab to access meeting-specific options.
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4. step_04 [image] - Navigate to Security.
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   - description: Find Security Section
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   - voiceover: Within the 'Meeting' tab, scroll down or navigate to the 'Security' section where security-related settings are listed.
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5. step_05 [image] - Find the waiting room option turn it ON
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   - description: Enable Waiting Room
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   - voiceover: Locate the 'Waiting Room' option in the security settings and toggle the switch to enable it. This will activate the waiting room feature for your meetings.
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6. step_06 [image] - We have enabled Waiting Room Successfully.
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   - description: Save Settings
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   - voiceover: You have successfully enabled the Waiting Room feature. This ensures participants will enter a waiting room until you admit them into the meeting.
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8. [Outro] Congratulations 🎉
   - body: You have successfully enabled the Waiting Room feature in Zoom. Your meetings are now more secure, and you can control who enters your virtual room.
   - voiceover: With the Waiting Room enabled, consider learning more about other security features in Zoom to further enhance your meeting's security and functionality.
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