How to Transform a Meeting Participant into a Zoom Account Owner

If you're a meeting participant who's eager to take on the role of an account owner on Zoom, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the necessary steps. Understanding these steps can significantly enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow within the platform.

1. Sign Up for a Zoom Account

Before you can become an account owner, you need to have a legitimate Zoom account. If you already have one, you can skip this step. To sign up, simply visit the Zoom website and follow the registration process. Zoom offers both free and paid plans to cater to different needs. While the free plan is suitable for basic use, paid plans such as Pro Business or Enterprise bring more advanced administrative features.

2. Upgrade to a Paid Plan

For full administrative privileges, you'll need to upgrade your plan. The Pro Business or Enterprise plan provides these necessary features. Upgrading can be done through the account settings. Here’s how you can do it:

Log into your Zoom account. Select your account settings. Choose to upgrade your plan to something more comprehensive, such as Pro Business or Enterprise.

3. Transfer Ownership

If you're already a member of a Zoom account but are not the current owner, you can request for ownership transfer. This process can be initiated by the current account owner. Here’s how:

Log in to the Zoom account as the current owner. Navigate to the Account Management section. Select Users from the dropdown. Find the user who you want to make the owner and click on More. Choose Make Owner from the options.

4. Accept Ownership Transfer

The new owner will receive an email notification about the ownership transfer. It's essential to accept the transfer to officially become the new account owner. Make sure you have access to the email linked to your Zoom account to complete this step.

5. Verify Ownership

Once the transfer is complete, you should verify that you have full access to all administrative features of the Zoom account. This step is crucial to ensure that you can manage your meetings, participants, and the overall account settings effectively.

Additional Steps for Ensuring Full Administrative Capabilities

Even after following the previous steps, there are additional actions you can take to ensure you have all the necessary administrative capabilities within your Zoom account:

6. Add a New Owner through the Zoom Web Portal: Sign in to the Zoom web portal. In the navigation menu, click User Management, then Users. You can add a new owner who is not already a member of the account. Note that they need to confirm their Zoom account and move from the Pending to Users section before you can give them admin privileges.

7. Promote a Participant to Co-Host in a Meeting: During a meeting, you can promote a participant to a co-host role by following these steps:

Hover over a user's video in the meeting controls at the bottom of the Zoom window. Click the ellipsis icon (dots) beside the user's name. Choose Make Co-Host.

These steps empower you to manage meetings more efficiently and delegate responsibilities within your team effectively. If you have any specific scenarios or conditions, feel free to ask for customized guidance. Happy managing!