Zoom features a convenient option that allows the host to share the hosting privileges with another user.

In other words, you candesignate a co-hostto help you handle various tasks during the meeting.

For example, co-hosts can manage the participants, mute them when necessary,record the meeting, etc.

fix zoom not allowing co host

Unfortunately, sometimes Zoom wont let you share the hosting privileges with another user.

The co-hosting option wont show up, or the hosting rights fail to transfer to your co-host.

Lets see how it’s possible for you to troubleshoot this problem.

enable co-host zoom in meeting settings

So, keep in mind that the co-host feature is not available on the Free version of Zoom.

you gotta upgrade your plan if you want to use it.

You may want to contact your admin for further details about the current tweaks.

check for updates zoom settings

upgrade your App

Is there a newer Zoom version available?

If there is, install it on your gadget and venture to add your co-host again.

Zoom usually downloads the latest updates on its own, but sometimes it needs a little push.

So, punch your profile picture and hit theCheck for updatesoption.