How to set Zoom safety settings
You will need access to your child’s Zoom account.
How to password protect your meeting
How to password protect your meeting
Step 1 – Log in to Zoom
Step 2 – Click on the Schedule icon.
Step 3 – For free versions of Zoom by default the ‘Meeting Password’ under ‘Password’ will be set
If you have the paid version, you can authenticate people who participate. This will only allow users who are signed in to participate.
Where to lock down your meeting
Where to lock down your meeting
Once you have started your meeting, do the following:
Step 1 – Tap ‘More’
Step 2 – Go to ‘Meeting settings’
Step 3 – Under ‘Security’ tap ‘Lock Meeting ‘ as soon as all participants have arrived
How to turn off participant screen sharing
How to turn off participant screen sharing
Step 1 – Tap ‘More’
Step 2 – Go to ‘Meeting settings’
Step 3 – Under ‘Allow Participants to’ Disable ‘Share screen’
How to use Waiting Rooms
How to use Waiting Rooms
Step 1 – Tap ‘More’
Step 2 – Go to ‘Meeting settings’
Step 3 – Under ‘Security’ enable ‘Waiting Room’
Disable ‘Join before host’ option
Disable ‘Join before host’ option
Do not allow people to join the meeting before you.
Step 1 – Tap on the Schedule icon
Step 2 – Under ‘Meeting option’ disable ‘Allow join before host’
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