There are three security settings available when scheduling a meeting: Passcode (required for all UAlbany meetings), Waiting Room (optional), Require authentication to join (optional). By default, external guests are unrestricted from joining UAlbany Zoom meetings, but are entered into a Waiting Room and must be admitted by the host or co-host:
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Regardless of the "Require authentication to join" setting, external guests joining a meeting from their web browser instead of the desktop client or mobile app will be required to sign into a Zoom account first. If your guest does not have a Zoom account, they will need to download the Zoom desktop client or mobile app to join your meeting. See Notes on Authentication above for more information. |
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By default, the passcode is embedded into the meeting invitation link. This means when a participant clicks the link to join your meeting, they will not need to manually enter the passcode. You have the option to turn off passcode embedding in your Zoom account settings:
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In Zoom, "require authentication" implies that a user must be signed into any Zoom account.
You have the option to further restrict authentication to only UAlbany Zoom accounts on a per-meeting basis. | ||
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Regardless of the "Require authentication to join" setting, external guests joining a meeting from their web browser instead of the desktop client or mobile app will be required to sign into a Zoom account first. If your guest does not have a Zoom account, they will need to download the Zoom desktop client or mobile app to join your meeting. See Notes on Authentication above for more information. |
Using a Phone for Audio
External guests can use phone audio to join your meeting in conjunction with a computer/mobile device, or as a standalone option. In both cases, they will be subject to your meeting security settings as described above.
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