© Carlina Teteris/Getty Images It's easy to set up a Webex meeting in several ways. Carlina Teteris/Getty Images
- You can set up a Webex meeting using any internet browser or the official Webex mobile app.
- A Webex meeting can be started immediately, or scheduled to begin at any point in the future.
- If you schedule a meeting, you can send email invitations to each attendee automatically.
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Cisco Webex is the leading enterprise solution for video conferencing, webinars, and screen sharing. Web conferencing, online meeting, cloud calling and equipment. The Webex Teams setup wizard will launch. Follow the instructions to set up. Drag and drop the Webex Teams icon into your Applications folder. Step 3 Once installed the app will launch automatically. Open your Applications folder and double-click the icon to start using the app. Support for the Cisco Webex Meetings Mobile App. See if your mobile device can support the Webex Meetings app. For more info on using the app to connect to meetings, events, and training sessions, see 'Use the Cisco Webex Meetings Mobile App.'
Video conferencing has become a common alternative to face-to-face meetings, and Webex is one of the older, more established solutions.
It's free to meet with up to 100 participants, and there's no time limit on your meetings, so it's a great online meeting option.
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You can start or schedule a Webex meeting easily from your Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
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How to set up a Webex meeting in an internet browser
1. Go to Webex's website in a web browser. If you don't already have an account, click 'Start for Free' and follow the instructions to create an account. Otherwise, click 'Sign in,' click 'Webex Meetings,' and sign in using your account credentials.
2. On your Personal Room page, copy the URL under the Personal Room heading. This is the link to your meeting, and you can share it with your attendees.
© Dave Johnson/Business Insider Copy the URL to your meeting before you start the session. Dave Johnson/Business Insider3. Click 'Start a Meeting.'
4. Webex will get ready to start the meeting. Click 'Join from your browser.' If you prefer, you can install the Webex desktop app and run the Webex meeting from there.
© Dave Johnson/Business Insider After you click Start a Meeting, you can run the meeting from the desktop application or simply join from your browser. Dave Johnson/Business InsiderWebex Teams Mobile
5. After a moment, you should see your Personal Room with a preview of your video (if you have a webcam). When you're ready, click 'Start meeting.'
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6. Click the three-dot menu and choose 'Speaker, microphone, and camera.' In the Settings dialog box, make sure that the correct devices are selected, so you'll be able to hear and be heard. Then click the 'X' to close the box.
7. If you need to get the URL to the meeting again, click the 'i' icon at the top left of the screen. In the pop-up, copy the meeting link.
To invite others to this meeting, just send them the link.
© Dave Johnson/Business Insider You can always find the link to the Webex meeting in the pop-up window on the upper left side of the screen. Dave Johnson/Business InsiderHow to schedule a Webex meeting for later
You can also schedule a Webex meeting for a future time.
1. Go to Webex's website in a web browser and log in. After you are in your Personal Room, click 'Schedule' to the right of 'Start a Meeting.'
2. On the Schedule a Meeting page, complete the form to schedule the meeting — enter a meeting title, set a password, and click the date and time to specify when the meeting will occur. Be sure to set the correct time zone before choosing the date and time of the meeting. If you set the time first and then change the time zone, the time will change, which might not be what you want.
3. Enter the email address for each person you want to invite.
© Dave Johnson/Business Insider Fill out the details to schedule your meeting. Dave Johnson/Business InsiderCisco Webex Teams Free Download
4. Click 'Schedule.'
5. You can close the browser. As the host, you'll be emailed an invitation to the meeting, and can click the link in the email to start the meeting at the scheduled time.
Webex Teams Mobile App
How to set up a Webex meeting using a mobile device
Webex Teams App Download
1. If you haven't already, install the Webex Meet app for your iPhone or iPad or Android device. Sign into the app with your Webex credentials.
Sign In Webex Teams
2. To start a meeting immediately, swipe to the second page and tap 'Start Meeting.' Then, in the Personal Room, tap 'Start' to begin.
© Dave Johnson/Business Insider Go to the app's second page to start a meeting right away. Dave Johnson/Business Insider3. If you'd rather schedule a meeting for later, go to the app's first page and tap the New Meeting icon at the top right corner of the screen — it looks like a calendar with a plus sign on it.
© Dave Johnson/Business Insider To schedule a meeting, use the New Meeting icon at the top right of the screen. Dave Johnson/Business Insider4. Fill out the form to schedule a meeting — enter the start time, duration, and email address of each invitee. Set a password for the meeting.
5. When you're done, tap 'Start' to send the invitations. The meeting will automatically appear in the list of scheduled meetings on the home page of the app. Just tap 'Start' to begin the meeting at the scheduled time.