Can a co host create breakout rooms?
Isabella Little
Updated on May 20, 2026
Breakout rooms allow you to split your
Zoom meeting
Zoom is a communications platform that allows users to connect with video, audio, phone, and chat. Using Zoom requires an internet connection and a supported device. Most new users will want to start by creating an account and downloading the Zoom Client for Meetings.
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Why can't my co-host create breakout rooms?
Q: I'm a co-host, but I don't see the breakout rooms menu. A: Verify if you have updated to the latest version of Zoom and double-check if the host has assigned you as a co-host for the meeting. With the latest Zoom update, co-hosts are now able to see the breakout room menu and open all rooms.How do I allow a co-host to assign breakout rooms?
Using the participants window:
- Click Participants in the meeting controls at the bottom of the Zoom window.
- Hover over the name of the participant who is going to be a co-host, and choose More.
- Click Make Co-Host.
Can Zoom co-host manage breakout rooms?
It's been a long time coming, but Zoom has finally updated their system to provide co-hosts with the same Breakout Room controls as meeting hosts.Can anyone create breakout rooms in Zoom?
Each participant has full video, audio, and screen share capabilities. Anyone with a Zoom account can participate in breakout rooms for free by signing in to their profile and enabling the feature. However, to create a breakout room, you must first enable this setting on Zoom.Zoom Co-Hosts Breakout Rooms
Why can't I join breakout rooms in Zoom as host?
Participants who need to join the breakout room session must have the Zoom installed. Please download the desktop client or mobile app according to your device.Can a co-host start a Zoom meeting?
Co-hosts cannot start a meeting. If a host needs someone else to start the meeting, they can assign an alternative host. Alternative hosts: Shares the same controls as co-hosts, but can also start the meeting. Hosts can assign alternative hosts when they schedule a meeting.Can an alternative host start a Zoom meeting?
When scheduling a meeting, the host can designate another Licensed user on the same account to be the alternative host. The alternative host can start the meeting on the host's behalf. This user will receive an email notifying them that they've been added as an alternative host, with a link to start the meeting.Can a co-host make someone else a host?
Co-host can't make someone else a co-host. Co-host can't create new polls or questions, but they can run polls.Can an alternate host assign a co-host?
You can only assign a Co-Host after the Host or Alternate Host has started the meeting.Does a co-host need to be licensed?
The co-host does not need to be a paid licensed account; however, can only be promoted once the meeting has started. Another option is to set the “Join Before Host” feature when the meeting is scheduled. This allows anyone to join the meeting without the host starting the meeting.How many co-hosts can you have in a zoom meeting?
The host must assign a co-host. There is no limitation on the number of co-hosts you can have in a meeting or webinar.How do I allow someone else to start my zoom meeting?
How to enable scheduling privilege and alternative hosting
- Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
- In the navigation menu, click Account Management then Account Settings.
- Click the Meeting tab.
- Scroll down to the More Settings section.
- Change these settings: Allow users to assign scheduling privileges to others. ...
- Click Save.