Glossary
What does “Co-host” mean?
A participant given some of the host’s powers in a video meeting — such as admitting people, muting others or managing breakout rooms — without being the host.
What it means
A participant given some of the host’s powers in a video meeting — such as admitting people, muting others or managing breakout rooms — without being the host. Co-hosts share the work of running a large meeting.
An example
In a webinar for 200 people, the host presents while a co-host admits latecomers, answers chat questions and mutes background noise.
Not to be confused with: Organiser or owner
The organiser or owner scheduled the meeting and usually controls its settings and recordings; a co-host helps run it during the call.
Where you will see it
In Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams (co-organiser) and Webex, and in event run sheets.
Questions
Can a co-host end the meeting?
It depends on the app; often only the host can end it for everyone.
How many co-hosts can there be?
Most apps allow several; limits vary by app and plan.
When should you add a co-host?
For any meeting larger than a small team, for webinars and workshops, and whenever the host is also presenting. A co-host can deal with latecomers, chat and noise while the host keeps the meeting moving.
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