How Do I Give Admin Access to Zoom?

There are a few different ways to give someone admin access to your Zoom account, depending on what you mean by "admin access." Here's a breakdown of the most common scenarios:

1. Adding an Admin to Your Zoom Account

If you want to give someone the ability to manage your Zoom account, such as adding or removing users, changing settings, or managing meetings, you need to add them as an administrator to your Zoom account.

Here's how:

1. Log in to your Zoom web portal: Go to https://zoom.us/ and sign in with your Zoom account credentials.
2. Navigate to Account Management: Click on the Account Management tab in the left-hand sidebar.
3. Go to User Management: Select User Management from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on "Add User": In the top right corner, click on the "Add User" button.
5. Choose Administrator Role: In the "User Type" dropdown menu, select "Administrator".
6. Enter User Information: Fill in the required user information, including name, email address, and password.
7. Click "Add": Click on the "Add" button to complete the process.

Important Note:

• Only account owners can add administrators to their Zoom accounts.
• Administrators have full control over the account, including access to all settings, user management, and billing information.
• Be cautious when adding administrators, as they have significant power over your account.

2. Giving Someone Admin Rights in a Meeting

If you want to give someone the ability to control a specific Zoom meeting, such as starting or stopping recordings, muting participants, or managing breakout rooms, you can make them a meeting co-host.

Here's how:

1. Start or join the meeting: Begin the Zoom meeting as the host or join as a participant.
2. Open the "Participants" panel: Click on the "Participants" button at the bottom of the Zoom window.
3. Select the desired participant: Find the participant you want to make a co-host and hover over their name.
4. Click "More" and "Make Co-Host": Click on the three dots next to the participant's name, then select "More" and "Make Co-Host".

Key Points:

• Co-hosts have limited administrative privileges within the meeting only.
• They cannot access the account settings or manage users outside of the meeting.
• You can remove co-host privileges at any time by following the same steps and selecting "Remove Co-Host".

3. Sharing Your Zoom Account

Sharing your Zoom account with someone is not recommended for security and privacy reasons. If someone has access to your account, they have full control over your meetings, recordings, and other data.

Instead of sharing your account, consider:

• Creating a separate account for them: This ensures that they have their own independent Zoom account and you retain control over your own account.
• Inviting them to a meeting as a co-host: This gives them limited administrative privileges within the meeting without giving them access to your entire account.

Conclusion

Giving someone admin access to Zoom can be a useful way to share responsibilities or manage your account more effectively. However, it's important to carefully consider who you grant administrator privileges to and ensure they understand their responsibilities.