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3.5.7.1. Joining a Conference using a Guest Access link Previous topic Parent topic Child topic Next topic

You can join a UC Web Conference anytime, whether you are a UC user or not, as long as you support the WebRTC functionality.

Step by Step

  1. Open a web browser and enter the Guest Access link you have been provided with.
    You are prompted to select how to join the conference.
    The following options are available:
    • Join using your account, for UC users.
    • Join as a guest, for non-UC users.
  2. Click Join as a guest for guest access to the conference.
    The Guest portal opens.
    guest_portal_new-2.PNG
  3. Before joining the conference, select your devices:
    1. Under Audio output, choose an audio devices from the drop-down list (e.g. your headset).
      You can test its audio quality by clicking test_audion_output-2.PNG. A preview plays so you can hear what it sounds like.
    2. Under Microphone, choose a devices from the drop-down list (e.g. your headset).
    3. Under Camera, choose a video device from the drop-down list (e.g. your integrated camera).
      You can test its video quality by enabling the Camera Preview option. A video preview displays so you can see what it looks like.
      If an OpenScape UC administrator has enabled the video effects feature on your system, you can also select a video effect. The following video effects are available: Blur, Office, Room, Shelf, Painting, Company.
  4. Enter your First name and/or Last name, then click Join as a guest.

You have now joined the conference as a guest and your name appears in the list of participants.
During the conference, you can change your audio and video settings at anytime. For more information, see Section 3.5.7.2.
By default, guest users cannot screen media, unless a moderator gives them permissions for it. For more information, see Section 3.5.7.3.