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How to Enable the Waiting Room in Zoom

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to activate the Waiting Room feature in Zoom settings.

Quick summary

The Zoom Waiting Room is a security feature that lets hosts control when participants join a meeting. You can enable it in under a minute directly from your Zoom account's Settings panel.


Steps

  1. Navigate to the left-side panel and click Settings.
  2. Select the Security option under the Meeting tab.
  3. Scroll through the available options and locate Waiting Room.
  4. Switch on the toggle button next to Waiting Room to activate it.
  5. The Waiting Room feature on your Zoom account is now enabled instantly.

📌 Why this matters

The Zoom Waiting Room feature gives meeting hosts full control over participant access, preventing unauthorized attendees from joining before the host is ready. Enabling it takes just a few clicks inside Zoom's Security settings, making it one of the fastest ways to improve meeting security and privacy. For teams, educators, and remote professionals, the Waiting Room is an essential safeguard against Zoom-bombing and unintended interruptions. Knowing exactly how to turn it on ensures every meeting starts on your terms.
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