How to Give the Remote Control in GoTo Meeting: 1-Min Guide

How to Give the Remote Control in GoTo Meeting

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to grant remote control access to a participant in GoTo Meeting.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to give remote control to a participant during a live GoTo Meeting session. Follow four simple steps to grant remote access quickly without interrupting your meeting flow.

Steps

During your active GoTo Meeting session, open the menu bar at the bottom and click 'Control'.
Tick the checkbox beside the participant you want to grant remote access to.
Read the terms, then tap 'Start' to agree and proceed with granting access.
The remote control is now successfully given to the selected participant in your GoTo Meeting session.

📌 Why this matters

Granting remote control in GoTo Meeting allows hosts to instantly hand off screen control to any participant, making live troubleshooting, co-presentation, and technical support sessions far more efficient. This feature eliminates the need for separate screen-sharing tools by enabling direct remote access within an ongoing meeting. For IT teams, trainers, and support staff, the ability to quickly delegate control can reduce resolution times and improve collaboration. Understanding how to use remote control in GoTo Meeting helps organizations get more value from their existing video conferencing setup.

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