You use screen share to show other participants what's on your computer. This feature is ideal for sharing documents, photos, or a browser window.
Follow the steps based on how you are using Evercast:
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In a live room, on the bottom toolbar, click the Stream button, and then Screenshare. The Screenshare window will open.
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Select a screen or window to share. A white square appears around the screen you've chosen.
- Adjust your settings as needed.
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Click Start. Your screen is shared as a feed in the live room and has its own thumbnail.
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To stop sharing, click the red Stop stream button at the top left of the main window.
Tip
When you share your screen, the layout automatically goes to Active speaker view. You can adjust your view with the Layout button in the bottom toolbar.
To manually lock a different video to your main window during a screen share, simply click on that thumbnail (whether it’s a person or a stream).
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In a live room, on the bottom toolbar, click the Stream button, and then Screenshare. The Screenshare window will open.
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Choose your settings and click Start.
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Your web browser will give you the choice to share a browser tab, a window, or the entire screen. Select your content and click Share.
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Your screen is shared as a feed in the live room and has its own thumbnail.
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To stop sharing, click the red Stop stream button at the top left of the main window.
Tip
When you share your screen, the layout automatically goes to Active speaker view. You can adjust your view with the Layout button in the bottom toolbar.
To manually lock a different video to your main window during a screen share, simply click on that thumbnail (whether it’s a person or a stream).
Warning
In the iOS app, everything on your phone's screen will be shared, including any notifications. We recommend setting your device to Do Not Disturb before sharing your screen.
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In a live room, tap the drop down button on the right side of the tool bar and then select Screenshare.
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The Screen Broadcast screen opens.
Tap Start Broadcast. You will start sharing what's active on your phone or tablet screen.
- Tap your device's home button to navigate away from the Evercast app while keeping it running.
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On your device, navigate to the content you want to share.
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To stop sharing, tap the red circle on the top of the screen. A confirmation window appears.
- Tap Stop.