What is a Host Key In Webex
What is a host key?
Where can I locate the host key?
Where do I find the host key for a scheduled session?
How can I find the host key if I am already in the live session?
Can a host key be used to start a scheduled Webex session?
Solution:
What is a host key?
Host keys are six-digit codes created when a Webex session is scheduled. A host key is generated with the scheduling process. Host keys are used by the host to take back the host role and retake control during a live meeting. They can also be used to begin a video meeting from within a live meeting if necessary. If you wish to include the host key within host emails, you will have to enable the option within Cisco Webex Meetings Site Administration page.
According to Cisco in October 2020, the host key for a meeting will now be automatically renewed when a meeting ends after its scheduled time, which will prevent unauthorized use of the host key in the future. In order to prevent this, Cisco announced the rotation of the host key.
Visit the Cisco Webex Meetings Suite announcements page if you would like to learn more about Host Key Rotation Announcements.
The host key for a session can be found in the following locations:
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In the Outlook meeting appointment, when you click on the Host Information button, a pop-up appears with information about the host of the meeting.
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It is located within the My Webex Meetings section of the My Webex page in a subsection called Meeting Information.
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During the running session, you can access the Meeting Info tab. For the Personal Meeting Rooms, this is not applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my host key for Webex?
Your Webex site will have a host key on it that you need to find
Using your Webex site, you will need to select Calendar and then click on the title of the meeting that you will be hosting and then click on it. In the Meeting Information section of the meeting details, you will be able to see the host key that is associated with the meeting.
Why does host key change in Webex?
Every time someone attempts to reclaim the role of the host, the host key keeps changing.
How do you host on Webex?
Choose Change Role > Make Host from the menu on the right side of the attendee’s name by right clicking on it.
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