How to Mute Everyone on a Webex Call

How to Mute Everyone on Webex

Updated on:

May 5, 2026

By:

Use this interactive demo to learn how to silence all participants in a Webex meeting instantly.

Quick summary

The Mute All feature in Webex lets meeting hosts instantly silence every participant with two clicks. Opening the Participants panel and confirming the mute action eliminates background noise so your meeting stays focused and productive.

Steps

Click the Participants button to open the participants panel and see everyone in the meeting.
Click the Mute All button at the bottom of the participants panel to silence all attendees at once.
When the confirmation dialog appears, click Mute All again to apply the action and confirm the mute.
All participants are now muted — your meeting is background-noise-free and ready to stay on track.

📌 Why this matters

The Mute All feature in Webex gives meeting hosts instant control over participant audio, eliminating distracting background noise in a single action. For teams running large or recurring meetings, the ability to silence all attendees at once improves focus and meeting professionalism without interrupting the flow. Webex's two-click mute confirmation ensures hosts don't accidentally silence participants, adding a layer of intentional control. This feature is essential for anyone managing webinars, all-hands calls, or any meeting where audio discipline directly impacts productivity.

Your product deserves an interactive demo

Start free