How to Create a Webinar in Live Class
Create a webinar in LiveClass to host presentations, product demonstrations, training sessions, and other one-to-many online events. You can configure session details, enable interactive tools, set recording preferences, and manage attendee access before sharing the webinar link.
Step 1: Open Sessions
Go to 'Sessions' from the dashboard and click '+ Create Session'.
Step 2: Select Webinar
Select 'Webinar' as the session type.
Step 3: Select Location
Select Automatic to use the best available location, or choose a location based on proximity.
Step 4: Enter Webinar Details
Configure the basic details of your webinar.
Title: Enter a name for your webinar. This field is required.
Description: Add a short introduction to help attendees understand what the webinar is about.
Date: Select the date of your webinar.
Time: Set the webinar start time.
Timezone: Select the timezone for the scheduled session. It defaults to your timezone, and attendees can see the scheduled time in their local timezone.
Max Attendees: Set the maximum number of people who can join. The limit depends on your plan.
Step 5: Enable Webinar Tools
Choose the tools you want to make available during the webinar.
Depending on your session requirements, you can enable:
Whiteboard: Present ideas or explain concepts visually.
Documents: Share documents with attendees.
Screen Share: Share your screen during the presentation. Only one person can share their screen at a time in a webinar.
Polls: Collect responses and opinions from attendees.
Breakout Rooms: Divide attendees into smaller groups for discussions or activities.
Enable only the tools you need for your webinar.
Step 6: Configure Recording Settings
You can record your webinar for future reference or to share with attendees.
Enable 'Allow recording' to make recording available for the session.
Turn on 'Auto Recording' if you want the recording to start automatically when the session begins.
If Auto Recording is disabled, the host can still start recording manually from inside the session.
Select a Recording Type:
Standard: Captures participant video, audio, and screen sharing. It offers faster processing and lower recording usage.
Enhanced: Captures the full LiveClass experience, including whiteboards, documents, branded layouts, and supported interactive content. It provides a more complete playback experience and uses recording minutes at twice the Standard rate.
Step 7: Set Backstage
Enable 'Backstage' to keep the webinar locked until the host goes live. This lets you prepare the room before attendees join.
Step 8: Enable Attendee Email Collection
Collect attendee email: Enable this option if you want to collect attendees' email addresses.
Room password: Set a password if you want to restrict access to people who have it.
Step 9: Set Up the Waiting Room
Enable 'Waiting room' to make participants wait until a host admits them into the session.
Note: Attendance Verification must be enabled before the webinar starts. It cannot be applied retroactively to a completed session.
Step 10: Create Your Webinar
Review the webinar details and settings. Complete any required fields. Create the session using the button provided in the setup form.
Your webinar will appear under 'Upcoming Sessions' until it is time to start.
Step 11: Share the Webinar Link
After creating the webinar, open its session details to access the invitation links.
LiveClass provides separate links for attendees and hosts. Share the attendee link with people joining the webinar, and keep the host link private.
Understand Attendee Permissions
Webinar attendees join with their microphones and cameras turned off by default. They can participate using the available chat, Q&A, and reaction features.
If an attendee needs to speak or share their camera, the host can promote them to a presenter or co-host, or grant microphone access individually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a webinar after creating it?
Yes. You can edit the webinar details and settings before the session starts.
Can more people join than the maximum attendee limit?
No. The maximum attendee limit is based on your plan. Once the limit is reached, additional attendees cannot join.
Do I need to schedule a webinar in advance?
No. You can schedule a webinar for a later date or start it immediately, depending on your requirements.
Can I record a webinar without enabling Auto Recording?
Yes. If recording is allowed, the host can start it manually from inside the session even when Auto Recording is disabled.
Can multiple people share their screens at the same time?
No. A webinar supports one screen share at a time.
Can attendees speak during a webinar?
Attendees join with their microphones and cameras off by default. The host can promote an attendee to a presenter or co-host, or grant microphone access individually.
