Here's how to join an Evercast room.
Here's how to open the link to access a room. Follow the steps based on how you're accessing Evercast:
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If you received an Evercast email with an invitation to join a room, then open the email (check your spam folder if you don’t see one) and click the Join room button. Or, if someone simply sent you a room link, then click the link.
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If Google Chrome is your default browser, a launch page opens with options for how to continue. If Chrome isn't your default browser, copy and paste the link into a new Chrome tab (the link can also be found at the bottom of the invite email).
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On the launch page, in the pop-up window at the top, accept the browser's prompt to open the Evercast app. The app opens.
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If you received an Evercast email with an invitation to join a room, then open the email (check your spam folder if you don’t see one) and click the Join room button. Or, if someone simply sent you a room link, then click the link.
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If Google Chrome is your default browser, a launch page opens with options for how to continue. If Chrome isn't your default browser, copy and paste the link into a new Chrome tab (the link can also be found at the bottom of the invite email).
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On the launch page, in the pop-up window at the top, click Cancel to cancel the browser's prompt to open the Evercast app.
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At the bottom of the page, click the link to continue in Google Chrome browser. The sign-in page appears.
Here's how to sign in to a room. Follow the steps based on how you're accessing Evercast:
Tip
Best practice
It's recommended that you sign in with an Evercast account. If you don't have an account, see Create an Evercast account.
Join as a guest
If you see the Join as a guest screen, then you can join the room with or without an account.
Warning
If you only see the option to sign in with an account, that means the room has private access and you must have an account to join the room.
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On the Join as a guest screen, in the Display name field, enter a name that shows who you are to the participants in the room.
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Click Continue. You're now in the lobby.
Join with your Evercast account (recommended)
You can sign in with your Evercast account and join the room.
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If you see the Join as a guest screen, click Sign in. The Sign in page opens.
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On the Sign in or Private room sign in screen, enter your email and password, or, select one of the SSO (Single Sign On) options in the Or continue with section if your organization has SSO set up.
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Click Sign in. You're now in the lobby.
Join as a guest
If you see the Join as a guest screen, then you can join the room with or without an account.
Warning
If you only see the option to sign in with an account, that means the room has private access and you must have an account to join the room.
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On the Join as a guest screen, in the Display name field, enter a name that shows who you are to the participants in the room.
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Click Continue. You're now in the lobby.
Tip
If Chrome asks you to use the camera and microphone, click Allow.
Join with your Evercast account (recommended)
You can sign in with your Evercast account to join the room.
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If you see the Join as a guest screen, click Sign in. The Sign in page opens.
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On the Sign in or Private room sign in screen, enter your email and password, or, select one of the SSO (Single Sign On) options in the Or continue with section if your organization has SSO set up.
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Click Sign in. You're now in the lobby.
Tip
If Chrome asks you to use the camera and microphone, click Allow.
Join as a guest
If you see the Join as a guest screen, then you can join the room with or without an account.
Warning
If you only see the option to sign in with an account, that means the room has private access and you must have an account to join the room.
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On the Join as a guest screen, in the Display name field, enter a name that shows who you are to the participants in the room.
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Tap Continue. You're now in the lobby.
Join with your Evercast account (recommended)
You can sign in with your Evercast account to join the room.
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If you see the Join as a guest screen, tap Sign in. The Sign in screen opens.
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On the Sign in screen, enter your email and password, or, select one of the SSO (Single Sign On) options in the Or continue with section if your organization has SSO set up.
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Tap Sign in. You're now in the lobby.
After you sign in, you're now in the lobby. Make sure your camera and microphone work before you join the room. Follow the steps based on how you're accessing Evercast:
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Make sure your camera works and that you see yourself on the screen. To turn off your camera, click the camera button.
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Make sure your microphone works. You should see the green bar move on the screen when you are talking. To turn off your microphone, click the microphone button.
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If something's not working, or you want to change your microphone or camera, click the Settings button. Change your device on this screen.
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Make sure your camera works and that you see yourself on the screen. To turn off your camera, click the camera button.
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Make sure your microphone works. You should see the green bar move on the screen when you are talking. To turn off your microphone, click the microphone button.
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If something's not working, or you want to change your microphone or camera, click the Settings button. Change your device on this screen.
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Make sure your camera works and that you see yourself on the screen. To turn off your camera, tap the camera button.
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Make sure your microphone works. You should see the green bar move on the screen when you are talking. To turn off your microphone, tap the microphone button.
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If something's not working, or you want to change your microphone or camera, tap the headphone button. Change your device on this screen.
