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This How.com.vn teaches you how to become a host on Zoom using a host key. To become a host, you'll need the Zoom Windows or macOS desktop application with a Pro, Business, Enterprise, or Education account. The meeting creator can provide 6-digit host keys to participants who plan on being hosts. You can find your own host key in your profile.
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- Open Zoom. You'll find this app in the Start menu or Applications folder in Finder.
- Join a Zoom meeting. If you need help to join a meeting that's already in progress, refer to How to Join a Zoom Meeting on PC or Mac.Advertisement
- Click Participants. It's with an icon that looks like two people centered at the bottom of your screen.[1]
- Click Claim Host. You'll see this at the bottom of the participants list.
- Enter your host key. It's the 6-digit key the meeting creator gave you or the code listed on your profile. Once this is entered correctly and verified, you will see host controls appear for the meeting.[2]Advertisement
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1. Open Zoom.
2. Join a Zoom meeting.
3. Click Participants.
4. Click Claim Host.
5. Enter your host key.
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