How to Lock a Webex Meeting in 4 Steps

How to Lock Webex Meeting

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to secure a Webex meeting by locking it as host.

Quick summary

Locking a Webex meeting lets the host prevent new participants from joining mid-session, keeping sensitive discussions private. Once locked, current attendees remain connected while uninvited guests are blocked from entering.

Steps

Join your Webex meeting as the host to access host-level meeting controls.
Open the participant panel by clicking the Participants icon at the bottom of the meeting window.
Click the lock icon or select Lock Meeting from the meeting controls to prevent new participants from joining.
Your meeting is now locked — current attendees stay connected, and no new participants can enter until you unlock it.

📌 Why this matters

Locking a Webex meeting is a critical security feature for hosts who need to protect confidential conversations from uninvited attendees. Once a meeting is locked, no new participants can join, giving hosts full control over who is present during sensitive discussions. This is especially valuable for executive briefings, legal consultations, or any session where participant access must be tightly managed. Webex's meeting lock feature ensures compliance with privacy standards while keeping current attendees uninterrupted.

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