Zoom: Alternative Host vs Schedule Privilege

Overview

Alternative Host and Schedule Privilege are similar features, but they have a key difference. Both options will allow another Licensed (Pro) level account holder to start a meeting that you schedule. A user listed as an Alternative Host may start an individual meeting that you have scheduled. A user with Schedule Privilege may view your Upcoming Meeting schedule, start and delete any meeting, and the user may also schedule new meetings for you.

• Users must have a Licensed (Pro) level account to engage Alternative Host or Schedule Privilege.
• The format of adding a user with these privileges must be NetID@tennessee.edu.

Instructions

Add Alternative Host

To add someone as an Alternative Host to a meeting, choose this option during the meeting scheduling process. If Zoom reports that the user is not found or unavailable, contact us and we will check if they need a Licensed (Pro) account.

1. Open the Zoom desktop app and sign in with the SSO option, or go to tennessee.zoom.us and select Create or Edit Account to sign in with your NetID and password. 
2. Select Schedule to add a new meeting.
3. To locate the Alternative Host option, select Show next to Options in your online Zoom account, or select Advanced Options if you are in the Zoom desktop app. 
4. Enter the Alternative Hosts email address in the NetID@tennessee.edu format. 
5. Select Save. 

Add Someone with Schedule Privilege

1. Go to tennessee.zoom.us and select Create or Edit Account to sign in with your NetID and password. 
2. Select Settings in the left-side menu. 
3. Under the Meeting tab, locate the Schedule Privilege option (this option is usually located near the bottom of the Meetings page).
4. Select Add. 
5. Enter the person's email in the NetID@tennessee.edu format. 
6. Select Save.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.