Starting a TeamViewer Meeting - TeamViewer Support
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p><br></p><h3></h3><h2 data-id="general">General</h2><div class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote-content"><p class="blockquote-line"><em>This article applies to all Meeting users and customers.</em></p></div></div><p>In this article, you will see how TeamViewer Meeting works and our best practices on how to use it.</p><p> </p><h3 data-id="-1"></h3><h2 data-id="how-to-start-a-teamviewer-meeting">How to start a TeamViewer Meeting </h2><p>To start a TeamViewer Meeting, open your TeamViewer Meeting application and click on <strong>Meeting</strong> and <strong>Start Meeting</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/HWHPHNQ1VA33/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/HWHPHNQ1VA33/image.png" alt="image.png" height="634" width="919" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p> </p><p>Once the meeting has started, due to privacy reasons:</p><ul><li>Your desktop <strong>screen</strong> will <strong>not</strong> be <strong>shared</strong></li><li>Your <strong>cam</strong> will be <strong>turned off</strong></li><li>Your <strong>microphone</strong> will be <strong>turned off</strong></li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/88NWNZX0MSLJ/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/88NWNZX0MSLJ/image.png" alt="image.png" height="763" width="1262" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-2"></h3><h2 data-id="how-to-share-my-screen">How to share my screen</h2><p>If you want to share your desktop screen with all other participants, please click on <strong>Share Screen</strong>:</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/31VAM5N9PRGK/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/31VAM5N9PRGK/image.png" alt="image.png" height="763" width="1262" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>A <strong>green frame</strong> will appear, as shown below. This green frame indicates, that your screen is <strong>successfully shared</strong> with the participants. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/YBDSW9KGB1IG/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/YBDSW9KGB1IG/image.png" alt="image.png" height="1050" width="1924" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>If you want to <strong>stop the screen sharing</strong>, please click on the following icon:</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/15342iA8767061F806B37F.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/15342iA8767061F806B37F.jpg" alt="3_2_Stop screen sharing.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>If you want to <strong>pause the screen sharing</strong>, please click on the following icon:</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/15343iCE49F44C2AB2AE0C.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/15343iCE49F44C2AB2AE0C.jpg" alt="3_3_Pause screen sharing.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>The frame of your meeting will turn <strong>orange</strong>. To resume your screen sharing simply click on the same button and you will see the message pop up <strong>Screen sharing started</strong>. Your meeting frame will turn green again.</p><p>To <strong>resume</strong> the screen sharing in a call, click on the <strong>Select Screen</strong> button in the lower menu, and click on <strong>Request Screen Sharing</strong>.</p><p> </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/SCVWTXD1W3Z5/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/SCVWTXD1W3Z5/image.png" alt="image.png" height="236" width="427" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>If you would like to know more about <strong>controlling screen sharing</strong>, please visit <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/26242-settings-for-a-blizz-meeting" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">this </a>article.</p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-3"></h3><h2 data-id="how-do-i-activate-the-camera-and-the-microphone">How do I activate the camera and the microphone?</h2><p>To activate your <strong>camera</strong> or your <strong>microphone</strong>, please click on the camera or on the microphone icons as shown below:</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/15339i43E0ECA4CFEED4F1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/15339i43E0ECA4CFEED4F1.jpg" alt="4_Activate camera and mic.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>Once you click on them, they will turn <strong>green</strong>, which means that they are activated.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/15344iF79323F542B6A773.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/15344iF79323F542B6A773.jpg" alt="Video meeting" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>Video meeting</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/4348iB7AC443C94502718.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/lithium_attachments/4348iB7AC443C94502718.jpg" alt="Audio Meeting" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>Audio Meeting</p><p><strong>📌Note: </strong>You can of course also activate your camera and your microphone at the same time. To do this, you just have to click on the <strong>camera</strong> and the <strong>microphone icon</strong>.</p><p> </p><h3 data-id="-4"></h3><h2 data-id="starting-a-meeting-from-the-contacts-list">Starting a meeting from the Contacts list</h2><p>Use this option if the desired participants are already part of your <strong>contact list</strong>. If you would like to add a new contact to your TeamViewer account, please visit <a href="https://community.teamviewer.com/English/kb/articles/26245-managing-contacts-in-your-blizz-account" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">this </a>article for instructions. </p><p>1. On the navigation bar, click <strong>Contacts </strong>and select the desired contact.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/JHOPDJ4V8N1T/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/JHOPDJ4V8N1T/image.png" alt="image.png" height="634" width="919" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p> </p><p> <strong>💡Hint</strong>: The desired participant has be online.</p><p>2. Click on <strong>Meeting</strong> and wait until the participant accepts.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/26LS1H85SIV5/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/26LS1H85SIV5/image.png" alt="image.png" height="634" width="919" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p> </p><h2 data-id="how-to-invite-offline-participants-(or-participants-who-do-not-have-a-teamviewer-account)">How to invite offline participants (or participants who do not have a TeamViewer account)</h2><p>You can use this feature for participants who do not have a TeamViewer account or who are offline. </p><p>1. Navigate to the TeamViewer Meeting <strong>Options</strong>.</p><p>2. Go to the <strong>Custom Invitation</strong> tab. On the dialog there is an <strong>Invitation message </strong>that you can modify with your meeting information.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/755TTG8374QT/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/755TTG8374QT/image.png" alt="image.png" height="634" width="919" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>3. Click on <strong>Test invitation</strong></p><ul><li>If you click <strong>Open as e-Mail</strong>, an e-mail with this text opens in your default mail program, e.g. Outlook.</li><li>If you click <strong>Copy to Clipboard</strong>, you can copy the text to another application.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>💡Hint</strong>: If you select the telephone option, the dial-in telephone number is displayed on the TeamViewer Meeting panel on the lower left side. From there you can choose the desired country. License required!</p><p> </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/4EYQ0102FU5R/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/4EYQ0102FU5R/image.png" alt="image.png" height="84" width="1015" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-5"></h3> </article> </main>
