Join By Link – Instantly Join with Meeting Links
Zoapi Hub’s multi-VC video conferencing feature allows seamless access to any video conferencing platform. The Join By Link feature lets you instantly join meetings on Zoapi Hub using a meeting link— directly from your personal device.
Powered by Zoapi’s Bring Your Own Interface (BYOI) technology, Join By Link enables users to remotely launch, and control video calls on Zoapi Hub using just a meeting link.
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on using Join By Link via the Zoapi Desktop App, Browser App, or Mobile App.
Beyond video calls, Join By Link also allows you to open web links such as YouTube, cloud documents, and presentations, making it a versatile tool for collaboration.
Note: Join By Link requires Remote and Weblink settings to be enabled on the Zoapi Hub. If these options are unavailable, contact your IT team to configure them.
Steps to Join Video Conferencing with Join By Link: #
- Connect to Zoapi Hub on your laptop or mobile using the Desktop App, Browser App, or Mobile App by entering the Zoapi Code displayed on the screen.
Ensure your device is on the same network as the Zoapi Hub or Connect from Any Network is enabled on Zoapi Hub. If you face connection issues, refer to our guide on Screen Sharing Using Desktop App, Browser App, and Mobile App.
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Once connected –
On Desktop/Browser app – Click on Conference & Select Join By Link
On Mobile app – Tap on Calendar & click Launch adhoc Links
- Paste the meeting link (or any web link such as YouTube or a cloud document). Click Join/Open to launch the link on the Zoapi Hub.
- If joining Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Webex
- You will get meeting controls (Mic, Video, and Disconnect) directly on the Zoapi App.
- Any shared screen (via Zoapi App, Miracast, or AirPlay) will automatically be shared with remote participants.
- If you wish to do more with the meeting, you can use the Remote option to control the Zoapi Hub.
- If joining other conferencing platforms or other links, Use Zoapi’s Remote Feature to control the meeting and manage screen sharing manually. Use Esc to exit Remote mode.
Frequently Asked Questions #
- What is Zoapi Hub’s Multi-VC feature?
Zoapi Hub supports Multi-VC (Multi-Video Conferencing), enabling users to join any video conferencing platform, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, and more. It offers multiple ways to join and control meetings using the Zoapi App (Desktop/Browser/Mobile). - What is Zoapi BYOI (Bring Your Own Interface)?
Zoapi Hub enables users to join and control video conferencing meetings directly from their own devices (laptops or mobile phones). This provides a seamless user experience, allowing users to manage meetings on Zoapi Hub through an intuitive interface on their device. - Do I need to install any additional software to use Zoapi Hub for video conferencing?
No additional software is required. You can use the Zoapi Desktop App (Windows/Mac), Browser App, or Mobile App to join and control meetings effortlessly. - What is Zoapi’s meeting automation/integration feature?
Zoapi offers meeting automation/integration for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex which includes:- Automatic meeting launch in full-screen mode and join meetings
- On-device meeting controls (Mic, Camera, and Leave Meeting)
- Automatic screen sharing to remote participants when you share your screen to Zoapi Hub
(This feature needs to be enabled on your Zoapi Hub. Contact your IT team if it’s not available.)
- What is Join by Link in Zoapi Hub?
Join By Link allows users to join video conferencing meetings on Zoapi Hub by simply pasting a meeting link from their device. It also supports launching web links like YouTube, cloud documents, or presentations directly on Zoapi Hub. - Which video conferencing platforms are supported by Join By Link?
Join By Link supports all major video conferencing platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, BlueJeans, and GoToMeeting, as long as the meeting link is available. - How is Join By Link different from One-Click Join?
- One-Click Join is for scheduled meetings that are synced with the room calendar or user calendar.
- Join By Link allows users to instantly join any meeting by manually entering or pasting the meeting link from their device.
- Can I use Join By Link for web links other than video conferencing?
Yes! Join By Link can be used to open YouTube videos, online presentations, cloud documents, and other web-based content on Zoapi Hub. - Does Join By Link require additional setup?
Yes, Remote and Weblink settings must be enabled on Zoapi Hub. If these options are unavailable, contact your IT team to configure them. - Can I control the meeting from my laptop or mobile after launching it via Join By Link?
Yes, you can control the mic, camera, and call management directly from the Zoapi Desktop/Browser/Mobile App for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Webex (if Automate Meeting Action is enabled). For other platforms, use the Zoapi Remote feature for manual controls. - Can I share my screen automatically when using Join By Link?
If you share your screen via Zoapi App, Miracast, or AirPlay, it will be automatically shared in the video conference for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Webex. For other platforms, screen sharing must be enabled manually using Zoapi’s Remote feature. - What happens when multiple users connect to Zoapi Hub?
Anyone connected to Zoapi Hub can use Join By Link. If multiple users are connected, all of them will receive the meeting controls and will be allowed to control the call simultaneously. - What happens if my meeting link is incorrect or expired?
If the meeting link is incorrect or expired, you will receive an error message. Ensure that you are pasting the correct meeting link and that the meeting is active. - How can IT administrators enable or disable Join By Link?
IT administrators can enable Remote and Weblink settings in the Zoapi Hub configuration. If these options are not available, contact your IT team for assistance.
