Getting Started with Zoom Webinars

If you are a Licensed user with the Zoom Webinars add-on, you can schedule and host webinars that are ideal for large audiences. Webinar hosts can invite panelists to their webinar and manage the panelists and attendees during the event. Upgrade to the latest version of the Zoom desktop client to access all the newest features and enhancements.

Webinar panelists are full participants in the webinar and are allowed to share content, their audio and video, and view the list of webinar attendees. Upgrade to the latest version of the Zoom desktop client to access all the newest features and enhancements.

Webinar attendees are view-only participants who can be unmuted by the host as needed, and permitted to interact using chat, Raise Hand, and Q&A. Upgrade to the latest version of the Zoom desktop client to access all the newest features and enhancements.

  • How to schedule a webinar

  • How to invite panelists

  • How to invite attendees

  • How to start a webinar

  • How to manage Q&A

  • How to generate webinar reports

  • How to join a webinar

  • How to connect to audio

  • How to turn on your video and add a virtual background

  • How to share your screen

  • How to respond to Q&A

  • How to chat with host, attendees, and other panelists

  • How to join a webinar

  • How to connect to audio

  • How to chat in a webinar

  • How to virtually raise your hand

  • How to ask the host and panelists questions

Do more with Zoom Webinars

After getting started with Zoom Webinars, find out more about available settings and additional features on our product support page.

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