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Troubleshooting and FAQs (Hosts)

Troubleshooting and FAQs (Hosts)

Issues from Participants

The most common problems for Hosts come from students/participants in relation to connection or audio visual problems.

 I cannot connect to the session

Check the session's scheduled start time.

  • Check the session's scheduled start time;
  • The session may not start until the Host has joined.
 I am trying to connect as a guest and I cannot join the session

Ask Participants to:

  • Double-check that you have the correct link or session ID;
  • Double-check that you have the correct pass-code (if one is set for the session);
  • They have signed in to Zoom using their UCL email.

If the issue persists, the Host can check the following:

  • Click the Participants button to check if the student is in the waiting room.
  • Click the Security button to check if the meeting is locked. 
 I am having problems with the camera/microphone
  • If in a meeting, click the arrow next to Start Video / Stop Video;
  • Select Video settings;
  • From the settings menu, you can also select Audio in the right hand menu to view Audio settings;
  • Try selecting the correct camera or microphone from the drop down;
  • If you are still having issues, click the trouble shooting link for more guidance. 
 I cannot share audio/video
  • For Participants, check you have unmuted yourself, when muted you will see a red line drawn across the Audio button. Click the Audio button to toggle mute/un-mute.
  • For Participants, click the arrow in the top right of the Audio button to confirm Audio source and/or to run a test on Speaker and Microphones. 
  • For the Host, click the Security button and check whether you have allowed Participants to Unmute themselves.
 My connection keeps dropping
  • Check wireless settings;
  • Ask the Participant to connect to the session using a wired rather than a wireless connection if possible.

Note that there isn't much that can be done to address local connectivity issues.


FAQs for Moderators and Participants


 Where can I get more help?
 Is Zoom down?

Check the Zoom service status page for more information.





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