Summary
Are you expecting guests for your Teams Webinar? Do you have a guest presenting? This article is a guideline for utilizing various Team meetings, webinars, and Town halls with Guests.
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Guidelines (FAQs)
What happens if no one admits me to a meeting within 30 minutes?
- If you're not admitted to the meeting within 30 minutes, you'll be removed from the lobby. You can try joining again if this happens.
What does the "Unverified" label mean in a meeting?
- The "Unverified" label appears next to your name in a meeting to indicate that you are not signed in to a Microsoft account. People who are signed in have access to more meeting features.
How do external attendees join a Teams webinar?
- External attendees join a Teams webinar by selecting the Join link and waiting in the event lobby until an organizer or presenter admits them.
Can attendees share content in a public webinar?
- Attendees cannot share content in a public (open registration) webinar. Their audio and video are turned off until the organizer or co-organizer enables them via meeting options.
Who controls audience participation in a Teams webinar?
- The presenter controls audience participation in a Teams webinar. Polls may be used to engage the audience and provide information for the presenter.
Can an external presenter join a webinar without a guest account?
- If an external presenter does not have a guest account in your organization, they can join the webinar as an attendee. However, they can be made a presenter by the organizer if needed.