Summary
This article explains how to add a co-host in Zoom, enable screen sharing, troubleshoot missing co-host options, and understand limitations related to breakout rooms and account types.
Prerequisites
- A licensed Zoom account
- Ability to sign in using SSO (Single Sign-On)
- Access to the Zoom desktop app or web portal
Instructions
Add a Co-Host When Scheduling a Meeting
- Click Schedule.
- Click Advanced at the bottom of the Zoom scheduling screen.
- Under Alternative Hosts, enter the co-host’s email address. You must use the NetID@tennessee.edu format. You cannot use NetID@uthsc.edu.
- Click Save.
Allow Others to Share Their Screen
If someone else schedules the meeting for you, ask them to set you as a co-host so you can access the Security menu.
- Click Security at the bottom of the meeting window.
- Select Share Screen under Allow Participants to:
To change this setting permanently, use the Zoom web portal. Learn more under the Security section.
I Don’t See the Alternative Host Option
This usually means you are not logged in with SSO.
- Open the Zoom app and click your profile icon.
- If your email does not show as netid@tennessee.edu, sign out.
- Click Sign in with SSO.
- Enter tennessee as the domain and continue.
- Log in with your NetID and password if prompted.