Did you know that you can actually join Webex meeting from any device like from a web browser, your phone, and an app? Furthermore, if a meeting host has a paid plan, the host also will have the option to dial in from the phone and can also opt for a voice-only meeting call. Through a web browser, you can directly join the call; however, if you wish to attend the call from the application, you will have to install it first.
If you are attending a Webex meeting and do not want to miss out on anything, you have the option to record it as well. Learn how to record Webex meeting. In this blog, I have covered how to join a Webex meeting from any device like application, web browser, desktop app, and using an audio-only phone call. So, let’s get started.
How to Join a Webex meeting using the Desktop App
Follow the below-mentioned steps to join a Webex meeting using the desktop app:
Step 1: Find the meeting invitation, open the link, and start the process by clicking on the “Join” button.
Step 2: If you are joining a Webex meeting for the first time, your system will direct you to first download the app. Hence, you will need to click on the installer for installing the app on your computer.
Step 3: Once the install is complete, you will be required to follow the instructions directed by the app. Moreover, you will have to enter your email credentials and other credentials (if asked by the app).
Step 4: After entering the credentials, you will also be asked to enter the password to join the meeting. You can take the help of an email invitation for joining the meeting successfully.
Step 5: After entering the password, you will be directed to the meeting window of Webex. From there, you can set audio and video preferences before joining the meeting. You can also use your computer’s audio, or could join in with your phone, or can also enter your mobile number so that Webex can call you for establishing the audio before joining the meeting.
Step 6: As per your preferences, you can also hide or show your video, and mute your microphone if you do not wish to speak or host the meeting from your side.
Step 7: After setting your preferences and whenever you are ready to join the meeting, start the meeting by clicking on the “Join Meeting” button.
Step 8: Voila! That’s it…you have successfully joined the Webex meeting by using the desktop app.
How to Join a Webex meeting using a Web Browser
If you do not wish to install the app or take the help of the desktop app, you can attend the meeting with the help of a web browser. Follow the below-mentioned steps for joining a Webex meeting from the web browser:
Step 1: Find the invitation in your email box and start the process by clicking on the “Join” button.
Step 2: In this step, you don’t have to install the app, therefore, you can click on the “Join from your browser” button.
Step 3: You will be directed to the window meeting of Webex. From there, you can set your audio and video preferences for the meeting. You can also use your computer’s audio, or could join in with your phone, or can also enter your mobile number so that Webex can call you for establishing the audio before joining the meeting.
Step 4: Before starting the meeting, you can also hide or show your video or mute or unmute the call.
Step 5: Whenever you are done with setting your preferences, you can begin the call by clicking on the “Join Meeting” button.
Step 6: Voila! That’s it…you have successfully joined the Webex meeting by using the web browser.
How to Join a Webex meeting using a Mobile App
You can easily join a Webex meeting by your phone (iOS or Android). Before joining the meeting, you will be required to install the app for iOS and Android phones. Below are the links for downloading:
Follow the below-mentioned steps to join a Webex meeting from the mobile app.
Step 1: After downloading the app, you will have to open the meeting invitation from your mailbox and tap on the “Join” button. The mailbox will direct you to the Webex app.
Step 2: From the app, you can set your preferences like your hide or show your video and mute or unmute yourself.
Step 3: After setting your preferences, tap on the “Join” button.
Step 4: Voila! That’s it…you have successfully joined the Webex meeting by using the mobile app.
How to Join a Webex meeting using your phone audio
If you do not have the proper internet connection or do not have the access to the internet, you can also connect to a Webex meeting via your phone audio. Yes, you can just dial in for an audio-only option as well from your phone.
All you have to do is to open the mailbox and open the meeting invitation and look for the option to join the meeting by “Join by Phone.” It totally depends on the Webex plan of the host. If the option is available for you, you can dial the provided numbers and join the meeting easily.
I hope this blog helps you to join a Webex meeting from any device.
Thanks for reading!
