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5.1. Creating a scheduled conference Previous topic Parent topic Child topic Next topic

You can create a scheduled conference that starts at a specific time and date. Scheduled conferences are active during the configured time or as long as the conference is ongoing.

Follow the steps below to create a scheduled conference:

Step by Step

  1. Click conferences.svg Conferences on the navigation bar.
    The conferences area is displayed.
  2. Click new_conference.png.
  3. In the Conference info view enter the following information:
    1. Enter the title of the conference in the Title field.
    2. If you want to created a moderated conference, enable the This conference is moderated checkbox.
    3. If you want all participants to provide their name before joining the conference, enable the Record name checkbox.
    4. To schedule the conference for a specific duration, enable the Set time for conference checkbox.
    5. In the Add new participants to the conference field, enter the name of the participant/s you want to add to the conference. Click on their user name to add them to the conference.
      You can configure the following settings for each participant.
      • Set one or more participants as moderators by selecting the checkbox next to their name.
      • Specify the device on which a participant is called in case of Dial Out Conferences in the Device area.
      • Set participants as call in or call out in the Call In/out area.
        Call out participants are automatically called when the conference starts, while call in participants can only join the conference by dialing in.
  4. Click Create.

A new conference is created and you can find in the Conferences panel.