Starting the Meeting as the host

This article covers how to start up the webinar in practice mode so you can run a dress rehearsal with panelists. 

On this page...

• How to start the webinar from the GetQuorum Dashboard
• What Zoom settings need to be updated?
• FAQ

How do I start the webinar/meeting as a Host ? 

1. Login to the GetQuorum Dashboard and navigate to the meeting card.
2. Go to the Webcast tab on the left.
3. Click "Start as Host"
4. When prompted, check "Always allow zoom.us to open links of this type in the associate app" and then click "Open zoom.us"
5. Join with Computer Audio (you can choose Call Me if you're internet connection is not great).

What settings need to be updated?

Renaming yourself

1. Hover over the license name until the "More" button appears.

2. Click on "More" and then "Rename."
3. Once you've typed in the proper name, click "Rename." 

Panelist Video

1. Click on the "Participants" button.
2. Go to the "More" button.
3. Ensure "Start Video" is checked under "Allow Panelists to:"

Chat 

1. Click on the "Chat" button.
2. Click on the 3 dots in the bottom right corner.
3. Ensure "No one" is checked under "Allow attendees to chat with:"

No Anonymous QA

1. Click on the Q&A button.
2. Click on the grey wheel in the top right corner.
3. Ensure "Allow anonymous questions" is unchecked 

FAQ

1. What if someone else from my team is also hosting?

You can both press Start as host from the Webcast tab in the Dashboard to join the meeting.

2. Why should attendees not chat with everyone?

Turning off chat for attendees can streamline the meeting and reduce distractions. Attendees can use the Q&A button to communicate via text to panelists. Chat can be most efficiently used as a tool between panelists.

3. Why turn off anonymous Q&A?

For the purposes of the minutes and streamlining the meeting, it's best to have already the owner's name and number by the written question they submit.

4. What does the blue "Start Webinar" button once you're in the webinar do?

This button turns off practice mode and allows all your attendees to join. This should not be pressed until you've wrapped up dress rehearsal and you're ready to let all owners into the webinar and start the official recording.