Alternative host

The alternative host option allows you to schedule meetings and designate another Licensed user on the same account to start the meeting or webinar if you are unable to.

This user will receive an email notifying them that they've been added as an alternative host, with a link to start the meeting.

The alternative host will need to use the link in the email or have the calendar invite sent to them by the original host and use the join link there. 

Designating an alternative host

Through Zoom Application

1. Sign in to the Zoom desktop client.
2. Click on the Schedule icon.
   
   This will open the scheduler window.
3. Click Advanced Options.
4. In the Alternative Host field, enter the alternative name to search through users. You can also enter the alternative host's email address if their name doesn't come up.
   
5. Click Schedule to finish, and open up the calendar you have selected.
6. The alternative host will now receive an email letting them know that they have been added as an alternative host.
   

Through Zoom Web Portal

1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
2. Click Meetings, and select Schedule A Meeting.
   
3. Click Advanced Options.
4. In the Alternative Host field, enter the alternative host's email address.
   
5. Click Save to finish.
6. The alternative host will now receive an email letting them know that they have been added as an alternative host.
   

Through Outlook Plugin

1. Click the Schedule a Meeting button.
   
2. In the Scheduling Options, enter the alternative host's email address in the Alternative hosts field. 
   
3. After selecting your other options, click Continue.
4. Add the meeting invitees and Save or Send your invitation.