5.6.1. Joining a Conference using a Guest Access link 
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
- Open a web browser and enter the Guest Access link that has been provided
to you.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.
- Click Join as a guest for guest access to the conference.The Guest portal opens.
- Before joining the conference, select the devices you want to use in the
conference:
- Under Audio output, choose an audio devices
from the drop-down list (e.g. your headset).You can test the audio quality by clicking
. A preview plays so you can hear
what it sounds like. - Under Microphone, choose a devices from the drop-down list (e.g. your headset).
- Under Camera, choose a video device from the
drop-down list (e.g. your integrated camera).You can test the 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.
- Under Audio output, choose an audio devices
from the drop-down list (e.g. your headset).
- 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 5.6.2.
By default, guest users cannot screen media, unless a moderator gives them
permissions for it. For more information, see Section 5.6.3.
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