Create a Conference Call in a Room

Setting up

  1. Create a room

  2. Click Room Info, then Add apps, bridges & bots

  3. Read and accept the Terms of Service for the Integration Manager

  4. Select Jitsi from the list of available widgets

  5. Save the URL if you wish, this is also easily available later. Then click Save

  6. Click the X to close the integration manager

  7. To join the room conference, expand the Jitsi section at the top. Then click Join Conference

  8. Allow camera and microphone access. Note this might be different depending on your browser and operating system

  9. You are now in the conference

Inviting external participants

  1. Click the info button in the bottom right corner

  2. Click Copy

  3. Send the link to the external participant. They can just copy and paste it to their browser to join

Screen sharing

  1. Click the screen sharing in the bottom left corner

  2. Give permissions when asked

    • In macOS
      you need to grant the Screen Recording Privacy permission, and
      screen sharing does not work with the Element Desktop app
  3. Select the application or screen you want to share, then click Allow. Note this might be different depending on your browser and operating system

  4. Everyone can now see your screen


Revision #2
Created 18 April 2022 14:19:48 by Karl Abbott
Updated 13 December 2023 11:14:42 by Twilight Sparkle