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How to Make Someone Else a Host on Zoom

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to transfer host controls to another participant in Zoom.

Quick summary

To make someone else a host on Zoom, open the Participants panel during a live meeting, locate the participant, and select Make Host from their options menu. The host role transfers instantly once you confirm the prompt.


Steps

  1. Inside the Zoom meeting, go to the menu bar and click Participants.
  2. Find the name of the participant you want to promote and click the More button next to their name.
  3. Select Make Host from the list of options in the dropdown menu.
  4. Tap Yes to confirm and complete the host transfer request.
  5. The selected participant is now assigned as the new host of the Zoom meeting.

📌 Why this matters

Transferring host controls in Zoom is essential for teams that need flexible meeting management — allowing a co-worker, moderator, or presenter to take full control of a live session. The ability to reassign the host role mid-meeting ensures continuity when the original host needs to leave or delegate responsibilities. This feature is especially valuable for webinars, training sessions, and large team calls where meeting flow depends on a designated leader. Knowing how to quickly make someone else a host on Zoom reduces disruption and keeps collaborative meetings running smoothly.
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