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In-meeting security options

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The Security icon in the meeting controls allows the host or co-host of a meeting to enable or disable options during a meeting to secure the meeting and minimize disruption during the meeting. Most of the settings can be controlled from Account, Group, and User settings prior to the meeting. If applied at the Account, Group, or User level, these settings will be applied in meeting by default. The Security icon combines them all in one place for easy access during the meeting. 

If the options are enabled/disabled and locked by an account admin, they will not be modifiable in-meeting by the host or co-host. 

The host and co-hosts can also quickly and easily view the security features this meeting was scheduled with while in that meeting. 

Prerequisites for using in-meeting security options

  • Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux: Global minimum version or higher
  • Zoom mobile app for Android or iOS: Global minimum version or higher
  • Zoom app for ChromeOS: 3.6.5 (4111.0413) or higher
  • Zoom web client
  • Must be host or co-host in meeting

In-meeting security controls:

  1. Start a Zoom meeting as the host or co-host.
  2. On the controls toolbar, click Security .

    The following settings can be enabled from the menu: 
    • Lock Meeting: Locks the meeting, keeping new participants from joining the meeting.
    • Enable Waiting Room: Enables Waiting Room for incoming new participants or to move current participants into the Waiting Room.
    • Hide Profile Pictures: Hide all profile pictures, including the host. Display names are shown instead.
    • Allow participants to:
      • Share Screen: Allows participants to share their screens.
      • Chat: Allows participants to use the chat function.
      • Rename Themselves: Allows participants to rename themselves from the Participants panel.
      • Unmute Themselves: Allows participants to unmute themselves without the host's permission.
        Note: The host, any co-hosts, and any language interpreters are exempt from this. 
      • Start Video: Allows participants to start their video in the meeting.
      • Annotate on Shared Content: Allows participants to annotate over content shared during the meeting. The host can enable or disable annotation when the host is sharing. 
    • Remove Participant: Allows the removal of a participant from a meeting. The participant can not re-join unless Allow removed participants to rejoin is enabled in Meeting settings.
    • Report: Allows you to report a user to Zoom's Trust and Safety team. You will be able to select which user to report and provide details about the problem. You can also upload evidence, such as screenshots. 
    • Suspend Participant Activities: Turn off all participant's video, audio, Zoom Apps, and ability to share their screen. Also lock the meeting to prevent participants from joining. This will apply to all participants, including those joined using a Zoom Room.

In-meeting security settings overview: 

When in a meeting, the host or co-host can check what security settings were enabled for this meeting. These settings cannot be changed, but are meant to provide quicker and easier access to this information. To access this list: 

  1. Start a Zoom meeting as the host or co-host.
  2. Click the green encryption icon in the top-left corner of the video window. 
  3. Click Security Settings Overview. 
  4. A window will open, listing all settings related to meeting security and if they are currently enabled for this session. 

Android | iOS

In-meeting security controls:

  1. Start a Zoom meeting as the host or co-host.
  2. On the controls toolbar, tap More. 
  3. Tap Security .
    The following settings can be enabled from the menu:
    • Lock Meeting: Locks the meeting, keeping new participants from joining the meeting.
    • Waiting Room: Enables Waiting Room for new incoming participants or to move current participants into the Waiting Room.
    • Hide All Profile Pictures: Hide all profile pictures, including the host. Display names are shown instead.
    • Allow participants to:
      • Share Screen: Allows participants to share their screens.
      • Chat with: Controls who participants can use the chat function with.
      • Start Video: Allows participants to start their video in a meeting.
      • Rename: Allows participants to rename themselves from the Participants panel.
      • Unmute: Allows participants to unmute themselves without the host's permission.
    • Remove Participant: Allows the removal of a participant from a meeting. The participant can not re-join unless Allow removed participants to rejoin is enabled in Meeting settings.
    • Suspend Participant Activities: Turn off all participant's video, audio, Zoom Apps, and ability to share their screen. Also lock the meeting to prevent participants from joining. This will apply to all participants, including those joined using a Zoom Room.

Note: The ability to Report users can be found under the Participants option in the meeting. This allows you to report a user to Zoom's Trust and Safety team. You will be able to select which user to report and provide details about the problem. You can also upload evidence, such as screenshots. 

In-meeting security settings overview: 

When in a meeting, the host or co-host can check what security settings were enabled for this meeting. These settings cannot be changed, but are meant to provide quicker and easier access to this information. To access this list: 

  1. Start a Zoom meeting as the host or co-host.
  2. Tap the green encryption icon at the top of the video window. 
  3. Tap Security Settings Overview. 
  4. A window will open, listing all settings related to meeting security and if they are currently enabled for this session. 

iPad

In-meeting security controls:

  1. Start a Zoom meeting.
  2. On the controls toolbar, tap More. 
  3. Tap Security .
    The following settings can be enabled from the menu:
    • Lock Meeting: Locks the meeting, keeping new participants from joining the meeting.
    • Waiting Room: Enables Waiting Room for new incoming participants or to move current participants into the Waiting Room.
    • Hide All Profile Pictures: Hide all profile pictures, including the host. Display names are shown instead.
    • Allow participants to:
      • Share Screen: Allows participants to share their screens.
      • Chat: Allows participants to use the chat function.
      • Chat with: Allows the host to set who participants can chat with during the meeting. 
      • Rename: Allows participants to rename themselves from the Participants panel.
      • Unmute: Allows participants to unmute themselves without the host's permission.
      • Start Video: Allows participants to start their video in a meeting.
      • Annotate: Allows panelists to annotate over screen shares.
    • Suspend Participant Activities: Turn off all participant's video, audio, Zoom Apps, and ability to share their screen. Also lock the meeting to prevent participants from joining. This will apply to all participants, including those joined using a Zoom Room.

Note: The ability to Report users can be found under the Participants option in the meeting. This allows you to report a user to Zoom's Trust and Safety team. You will be able to select which user to report and provide details about the problem. You can also upload evidence, such as screenshots. 

In-meeting security settings overview: 

When in a meeting, the host or co-host can check what security settings were enabled for this meeting. These settings cannot be changed, but are meant to provide quicker and easier access to this information. To access this list: 

  1. Start a Zoom meeting as the host or co-host.
  2. Tap the green encryption icon at the top of the video window. 
  3. Tap Security Settings Overview. 
  4. A window will open, listing all settings related to meeting security and if they are currently enabled for this session. 

Web client

  1. Start a Zoom meeting.
  2. On the controls toolbar, click Security .

  3. The following settings can be enabled from the menu: 
    • Lock Meeting: Locks the meeting, keeping new participants from joining the meeting.
    • Enable Waiting Room: Enables Waiting Room for new incoming participants or to move current participants into the Waiting Room.
    • Hide Profile Pictures: Hide all profile pictures, including the host. Display names are shown instead.
    • Allow participants to:
      • Share Screen: Allows participants to share their screens.
      • Chat: Allows participants to use the chat function.
      • Rename Themselves: Allows participants to rename themselves from the Participants panel.
      • Unmute Themselves: Allows participants to unmute themselves without the host's permission.
      • Start Video: Allows participants to start their video in a meeting.
      • Annotate on Shared Content: Allows participants to annotate over content shared during the meeting. 
    • Suspend Participant Activities: Turn off all participant's video, audio, and ability to share their screen. Also lock the meeting to prevent participants from joining. This will apply to all participants including those joined using a Zoom Room.

Chrome OS

  1. Start a Zoom meeting
  2. On the controls toolbar, tap More. 
    The following settings can be enabled from the menu: 
    • Lock Meeting: Locks the meeting, keeping new participants from joining the meeting.
    • Enable Waiting Room: Enables Waiting Room for incoming new participants or to move current participants into the Waiting Room.
    • Allow participants to:
      • Share Screen: Allows participants to share their screens.
      • Chat: Allows participants to use the chat function.
      • Rename Themselves: Allows participants to rename themselves from the Participants panel.
      • Unmute Themselves: Allows participants to unmute themselves without the host's permission.
      • Start Video: Allows participants to start their video in a meeting.
    • Remove Participant: Allows the removal of a participant from a meeting. The participant can not re-join unless Allow removed participants to rejoin is enabled in Meeting settings.

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