Our UT Zoom meeting environment supports several user roles, including the leader or host, a co-host, and an alternative host. While the co-host and alternative host roles are similar within the meeting environment, there are some specific differences that apply to each.

A co-host is a participant in a meeting who has been promoted to the co-host role in real time. The co-host role cannot be assigned before the meeting starts. To promote a participant to co-host, the host should

• Select the Participant icon on the toolbar, then hover over the participant’s name.
• Select More > Make Co-Host from the dropdown menu.

An alternative host may be assigned before the meeting starts and may start the meeting on the host’s behalf if needed. Here are some tips to keep in mind when considering adding an alternative host to a meeting:

• The alternative host feature is available in the Zoom Workplace app and the UT Zoom page at https://tennessee.zoom.us. Check for the alternative host text field while scheduling the meeting.
• An alternative host must have a Licensed (Pro) account within our UT Zoom environment.
• The format for adding an alternative host to a meeting is NetID@tennessee.edu.

Both a co-host and an alternative host may assist the host in managing access to participant permissions, like share screen and mute/unmute microphones. Co-hosts and alternative hosts may also assist the main host with managing a Zoom waiting room.