Join a webinar in webcast view
Webinars in webcast view allow you to view a live streaming event and interact with the host and panelists from your computer or mobile device.
Webinars in webcast view are only included with Webex Webinars subscriptions. Registered attendees can join a webinar up to two times with the same email address on the same or multiple devices.
Webinars in webcast view aren't available for Webex for Government.
Webinars in webcast view support the latest stable versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari desktop and mobile browsers. Use the most up-to-date version of a supported browser to ensure the best experience. Webinars in webcast view doesn't support Internet Explorer.
For better compatibility, webinars in webcast view support earlier versions the following browsers:
Browser | Version | Operating system |
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Chrome | 80 and later | macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS |
Edge | 80 and later | macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS |
Firefox | 78 and later | macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS |
Safari | 14 and later | macOS, iOS, iPadOS |
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From your invitation, click Join webinar. |
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If asked to register, click Register, enter your name and email address, and open the confirmation email when your registration gets approved. |
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Otherwise, enter your name and email address, then click Join webinar. Once the host starts streaming, you can view the webinar in webcast view. Closed captioning isn't available in webinars. |
Feature | Control |
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Play the livestream | Click . |
Stop playing the livestream | Click . |
Rejoin the livestream | Click . |
Increase or decrease the volume | Move the slider next to . |
Streaming status | Click |
Picture-in-picture | Click |
Video resolution | Click Auto, then select an available resolution (up to 1080p). |
Maximize your video player to full-screen mode | Click . |
Share the join link | Click Share, then copy the join link or the QR code containing the joining to share with others. |
Exit full-screen mode | Press the Esc key or click . |
Participants | Click . Attendees can see panelists and attendees. |
The following features are available unless the host has disabled them: | |
Chat | Click . Attendees can chat with each other during the webinar. |
Questions and answers | Click . You can see questions the host has replied to, as well as ask new questions of the host and panelists. This isn't the same as chat, and isn’t used for general conversation among attendees. |
Poll | Click to participate in polls during the webinar. |
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From your invitation, tap Join webinar. |
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If registration is required, click Register, enter your name and email address, and open the confirmation email when your registration is approved. |
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Enter your name and email address, then tap Join webinar. Once the host starts streaming, you can view the webinar in webcast view. Closed captioning is not available in webinars. |
Feature | Control |
---|---|
Play the livestream | Click . |
Stop playing the livestream | Click . |
Rejoin the livestream | Click . |
Increase or decrease the volume | Move the slider next to . |
Streaming status | Click |
Picture-in-picture | Click |
Maximize your video player to full-screen mode | Click . |
Exit full-screen mode | Press the Esc key or click . |
Participants | Click . Attendees can see panelists and attendees. |
The following features are available unless the host has disabled them: | |
Chat | Click . Attendees can chat with each other during the webinar. |
Questions and answers | Click . You can see questions the host has replied to, as well as ask new questions of the host and panelists. This is not the same as Chat, and is not used for general conversation among attendees. |
Poll | Click to participate in polls during the webinar. |
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From your invitation, click Join webinar. |
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If registration is required, click Register, enter your name and email address, and open the confirmation email when your registration is approved. |
3 |
Otherwise, enter your name and email address, then click Join webinar. Once the host starts streaming, you can view the webinar in webcast view. Closed captioning is not available in webinars. |
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From your event invitation, tap Join webinar. |
2 |
If registration is required, click Register, enter your name and email address, and open the confirmation email when your registration is approved. |
3 |
Enter your name and email address, then tap Join webinar. Once the host starts streaming, you can view the webinar in webcast view. Closed captioning is not available in webinars. |
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Open your email or calendar invitation. If you already have a Webex account on your computer, locate the webinar in your Calendar list or Home page. |
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Dial the Join by phone number. |
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Enter the Event number (access code) followed by #. |
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Enter the 8-digit Event password for phones followed by #. |
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If prompted, enter your Attendee ID (numeric password). |