How to Raise a Hand in GoTo Meeting

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to raise your hand during a live GoTo Meeting session.

Quick summary

The Raise Hand feature in GoTo Meeting lets participants signal the host without interrupting the session. Use the bottom menu bar during a live meeting to activate it in just a few clicks.

Steps

In the GoTo Meeting main dashboard, find the meeting you want to join and click its Start button.
Configure your meeting settings as needed, then click Start My Session to enter the meeting.
Once inside the meeting, navigate to the menu bar at the bottom of the screen and click the Raise My Hand button.
The Raise My Hand feature will now be enabled, signaling the host that you want to speak during the GoTo Meeting session.

📌 Why this matters

The Raise Hand feature in GoTo Meeting gives participants a structured, non-disruptive way to request speaking time during live virtual meetings. This is essential for maintaining meeting order in large or moderated sessions where the host needs clear participant signals. By surfacing the Raise My Hand button directly in the in-meeting toolbar, GoTo Meeting makes real-time participant engagement simple and accessible. Teams that rely on GoTo Meeting for remote collaboration can use this feature to run more organized, professional, and inclusive video conferences.

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