How to Enable the Waiting Room in Zoom

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to enable the Waiting Room feature in Zoom.

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It is very easy to enable the Waiting Room feature in Zoom. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to do it:

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Navigate to the left-side panel, then click 'Settings'.
Following that, select the 'Security' option under the Meeting tab.
Go over the available options and find 'Waiting Room'.
Subsequently, switch on the toggle button next to it.
After completing these steps, the Waiting Room feature on your Zoom account will be enabled instantly.

📌 Why this matters

Enabling the waiting room gives you complete control over who enters your meetings and when. You can screen participants before they join, preventing unwanted interruptions or security breaches.

Beyond basic access control, this feature transforms how you structure meetings—you can admit people in groups, create breakout timing, or hold VIPs in the waiting area while wrapping up sensitive discussions with your core team. It essentially turns your virtual meeting space into a professionally managed environment where you orchestrate the flow of participants.

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