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The 4 Participant Roles in Webex Webinars

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titleVenn Diagram Explained
  • Host

    • is the user that schedules the Webinar

    • The Host role can be passed around, but there can only be one Host at any time.

    • can share their microphone, webcam.

    • can share their screen when designated as the Presenter.

    • can change Participants' roles during the Webinar.

    • can make and manage breakout sessions

    • can unmute Attendees

    • can see the full Attendees list

    • can see all Chat messages

    • can answer the Q&A messages

    • can transfer files to the Panelists

    • can manage the Stage View: Webex Stage and Synchronizing your View to All

    • What Happens if the Webex Host drops out of the Session?

  • Cohost

    • can begin the Webinar for the Host and will act as Host until original Host joins.

    • can share their microphone, webcam.

    • can share their screen when designated as the Presenter.

    • can change Participants' roles during the Webinar.

    • can make and manage breakout sessions.

    • can alter session settings during the session

      • show/hide participant list and chat

    • can unmute Attendees

    • can see the full Attendees list

    • can see all Chat messages

    • can answer the Q&A messages

    • can transfer files to the Panelists

    • can manage the Stage View: Webex Stage and Synchronizing your View to All

  • Panelists

    • can become Cohosts

    • can share their microphone, webcam.

    • can share their screen when designated as the Presenter.

    • can see the full Attendees list

    • can answer the Q&A messages

    • can transfer files to the Panelists or Host

  • Attendees

    • cannot share their webcam, screen, or content.

    • the Host may choose to allow individual Attendees to share their microphone after the Webinar begins.

    • can virtually raise their hand to gain the attention of the Panelists and Host.

    • can utilize Chat, Q&A, and Polling tools to communicate with the Panelists and Host, but not with other Attendees.

      • After the Webinar begins, you may allow the Attendees to view the complete Participant list and to Chat with each other if desired.

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