WebEx is a widely-used video conferencing service enabling remote connections among users. It offers a feature to create a lobby area, serving as waiting rooms or spaces before a meeting. This article will walk you through how to establish a lobby in WebEx.
Step 1: Log in to Your WebEx Account
The first step is to log in to your WebEx account. Once you are logged in, you will be taken to the main dashboard where you can access all the features of WebEx.
Step 2: Create a Meeting
To set up a lobby in WebEx, you need to create a meeting. Click on the “Schedule” button and fill out the necessary details such as the meeting name, date, time, and attendees.
Step 3: Enable Lobby Feature
Once you have created the meeting, click on the “Advanced Options” tab. Scroll down to the “Lobby” section and check the box that says “Enable lobby for this meeting.” This will enable the lobby feature for your meeting.
Step 4: Customize Lobby Settings
After enabling the lobby feature, you can customize the settings to suit your needs. You can choose whether to allow attendees to join the meeting directly or wait in the lobby until they are admitted by the host. You can also set a message that will be displayed to attendees while they are waiting in the lobby.
Step 5: Start the Meeting
Once you have customized the lobby settings, start the meeting as usual. Attendees who join the meeting will be taken to the lobby until they are admitted by the host. The host can then admit attendees individually or all at once.
Conclusion
Setting up a lobby in WebEx is a simple process that can enhance your video conferencing experience. By following these steps, you can create a lobby for your meeting and customize the settings to suit your needs. With a lobby, you can ensure that attendees are admitted to the meeting only when they are ready, and you can also provide them with important information while they wait.