How to Moderate a LiveClass Session Using Host Controls
Host Controls let hosts and co-hosts manage attendee permissions during a live session. You can control chat, Q&A, microphones, cameras, screen sharing, whiteboard access, and recording, helping you keep the session organized.
Who this is for: Hosts and co-hosts
Step 1: Open Host Controls
Join your LiveClass session, select the 'Settings' (gear) button in the bottom bar, and open the 'Host Controls' tab.
Step 2: Manage Session Controls
Use the Session Controls switches to manage what attendees can do.
| Setting | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Chat | Allows attendees to send messages. Turning it off hides the Chat tab from attendees. | On |
| Enable Q&A | Allows attendees to ask questions. Turning it off hides the Q&A tab from attendees. | On |
| Enable Reactions | Allows attendees to send emoji reactions. | On |
| Hide Participant List | Hides the participant list from attendees. Hosts can still see it. | Off |
| Attendee Microphone | Allows attendees to unmute themselves. | Off* |
| Attendee Camera | Allows attendees to turn on their cameras. | Off* |
Microphone and camera permissions default to off unless 'Attendees can use mic and camera' was enabled when the session or room was created.
Changes take effect immediately for everyone, including attendees who join later. These switches do not restrict hosts, co-hosts, or presenters.
Step 3: Manage Attendee Microphones
Hosts and co-hosts can control attendee microphones using the Microphone controls section.
Mute all attendees: Mutes every attendee. They can unmute themselves if their permissions allow it.
Mute all and lock microphones: Mutes all attendees and prevents them from unmuting until the lock is lifted. The panel displays: 'Attendee microphones are locked'.
Allow attendees to unmute: Removes the microphone lock. Attendees can unmute themselves again, but this action does not automatically unmute anyone.
Select 'Include presenters' if you also want the mute action to apply to presenters. Hosts and co-hosts are never muted by these actions.
Step 4: Manage Individual Attendees from People
To manage one person without changing permissions for everyone, open the side panel and select the 'People' tab.
Use the microphone and camera icons next to a person's name to allow or stop their microphone and camera.
Open the person's ⋮ menu to access additional controls:
Allow screen share
Allow whiteboard
Lower hand
Make co-host
Promote to presenter
Demote to attendee
Move to breakout room
Remove from session
For sessions configured for more than 10 attendees with attendee microphones and cameras disabled, hosts see a reminder bar at the top of the room. Select 'People' to access participant controls, or select '×' to dismiss the reminder.
Step 5: Control Whiteboard Access
Use the whiteboard controls to manage attendee editing.
Allow Attendee Editing: Lets attendees draw on the whiteboard.
Lock Whiteboard: Prevents attendees from making further changes.
Clear Board: Erases the whiteboard for everyone, including the saved copy loaded by late joiners and recordings.
Step 6: Manage Screen Sharing and Recording
Use Host Controls to manage these session permissions:
Allow Attendee Screen Share: Allows attendees to share their screens. The number of simultaneous shares depends on the session type. You can also allow screen sharing for an individual through the 'People' tab.
Allow recording: Controls whether the session can be recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
I turned on Attendee Camera, but attendees still cannot turn on their cameras. What should I check?
Check whether the switch was saved successfully. If saving fails, an error appears at the top of the Host Controls tab, and the switch does not change.
Can a presenter change Host Controls?
No. Presenters can view Host Controls, but only hosts and co-hosts can change the settings.
How do I let one person speak without opening everyone's microphone?
Use the microphone icon next to their name in the People tab, or promote them to presenter.
Does Mute all affect me?
No. Hosts and co-hosts are never muted by these actions. Presenters are included only when Include presenters is selected.
For more information about role permissions, see Who Can Do What in Webinars and Classrooms.
Use Host Controls to manage attendee permissions and keep your LiveClass session running smoothly. You can apply controls to everyone or manage individual participants through the People tab. Review microphone, camera, whiteboard, and recording settings before making changes that affect the entire session.
