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Set or Change the Participant Passcode for 8x8 Meetings

Updated: 07/18/2024

Objective

Set or change the participant passcode for an 8x8 Meeting.

Applies To

  • 8x8 Meetings

Procedure

A passcode can be added from within a meeting or through 8x8 Work for Desktop. If a meeting has a passcode, all participants must enter the code before being able to join the meeting.

In a Meeting

  1. Log in to 8x8 Work for Desktop.
  2. Start a Meeting.
  3. Once in a meeting, select More Options (three dots).
  4. Select Security Options.
  5. Select Add password.
  6. Enter a password. Note: The password can be up to 10 digits.
  7. Click Enter. The meeting now has a password. This password will remain in place until the last person leaves the meeting,

In 8x8 Work for Desktop

  1. Log in to 8x8 Work for Desktop.
  2. From the left menu, select Settings.
  3. Select Meetings.
  4. Under Personal Meeting Space select Edit to change the Participant Passcode.
  5. Enter a your desired passcode. Note: The passcode must be between 1 and 8 digits.
  6. Select Save. All meetings held in that space now require that passcode. This passcode will persist across all sessions until changed or removed.

Additional Information

For more information, see Secure your meetings via passcode.