Webex App | See people’s availability

The Webex App lets you see who is available. Check if the person is active on the app if you need to get in touch with them. The availability of others can be easily determined by this.

Users’ availability in Webex App on Windows or Mac is displayed as active when they are using their computer. Webex App shows the last time they were active while they are away from their computer.

In the Webex App for iPhone, iPad, and Android, people’s availability appears as active when they send or read new messages. The Webex App shows their last active time when they’re away from the app.

In your organization, you can only see who is available. When you see the profile picture of someone, you can see their availability information: when you message them, when you search for them, or when you see them in a space.

Webex App on Desktop, Mobile, and Web

The availability states appear in the following order on Webex App for desktop, mobile, and web, based on the order in which they appear on the profile picture.

Active takes precedence over In a Meeting, for example.

• Airplane—Microsoft Outlook allows you to set an out of office reply.

• Red icon—I will not disturb you.

• Arrow—Screencasting or sharing an application.

• Meeting—As part of a meeting.

• Call—Taking a call.

• Green icon—10 minutes ago, active.

• Clock—The account is not active.

In a call or meeting, people can share their screen or application without receiving notifications of incoming messages or calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change my availability in the Webex app?

You can pause being disturbed for any length of time by clicking your profile picture, selecting Availability, and selecting the amount of time from the list. Then click Availability > Clear to make sure people realize you are again available to be reached.

How do I find people on Webex?

On the main screen of the app, click the Search, meet, and call button, and then enter the name of the space and any text that you are interested in. You can also type another Webex user’s name, an email address, a video address, or even the title of another user’s Webex room. There is even the possibility of making a phone call from there.

Why can’t I see people on Webex?

There are a few possible reasons why this could happen: The presenter of the meeting may have disabled the video. The video camera is not being detected by Webex. In some cases, the computer might not be able to detect the video camera.

How do I see availability in Webex?

You can access the profile picture of a user by right-clicking on it. You can show my availability and status by clicking on Show my availability and status. From the settings menu, you can also make sure that users are aware of your availability and status.

Is Webex available worldwide?

As one of the most reliable enterprise cloud phone systems available, Webex Calling offers unparalleled global availability. In over 120 countries, you can choose from three flexible PSTN connectivity options with three different options for domestic calling if you choose to utilize the platform trusted by over 45 million cloud calling users.

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