An outside guest waits at the door and the host lets them in
Who is involved
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Host | Creates the room with a waiting room and sends the guest link. |
| Guest | Opens the link, types a name and waits to be admitted. |
Step by step
- Host
Creates a meeting that allows guests with the waiting room set to Guests wait, and makes a guest link.
What they see:A link with an expiry is ready to copy.
- Guest
Opens the link and types a name.
What they see:The guest page shows the meeting title and recording notice.
- Guest
Presses Join.
What they see:A waiting screen shows their place in the queue and whether a host is present.
- Host
Sees the banner Someone is at the door inside the call.
What they see:The waiting panel lists the guest marked as an outside guest.
- Host
Presses Admit.
What they see:The guest's access starts without reconnecting.
- Guest
Is let in.
What they see:They see and hear the meeting, with no host controls on their screen.
Who is told what
The host gets an in-call banner and a toast when someone knocks. The guest sees the result on their waiting screen.