How to Add a Zoom Alternative Host

This article will explain how to add a host other than yourself in a Zoom meeting

Zoom Client App, Zoom Browser Version, Zoom Settings

Desktop Application (Mac/Windows):

1. Open Zoom and sign in with your Office 365 employee or Dukes email account and Personal Password.
2. Click on the Schedule icon (this will prompt open their scheduler window).
3. Click Advanced Options.
4. In the Alternative Host field, enter the name or email address of the alternative host.
   • While several options could be selected, make sure the alternative host is in the name field and Enable join before host is checked
5. Click Schedule to finish
6. The alternative host will now receive an email notifying them that they have been added as an alternative host.
   • The alternative host would need to have Zoom notifications active to receive email messages within the Zoom web portal.

Web Browser:

1. Open Zoom and sign in with your Office 365 employee or Dukes email account and Personal Password.
2. Click Meeting.
3. Select Schedule a Meeting.
4. Click Advanced Options.
5. In the Alternative Host field, enter the email address for the alternative host.
6. Click Save.
7. The alternative host will now receive an email notifying them that they have been added as an alternative host.
   • The alternative host would need to have Zoom notifications active to receive email messages within the Zoom web portal.

For iPhone, Android, and Browser Extensions and the instructions from Zoom support: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/208220166-Alternative-host

For additional questions you can contact the IT Help Desk at 540-568-3555 or at helpdesk@jmu.edu