Guest Access

Guest access allows people without an InterMIND account to join ad-hoc meetings. This is perfect for external participants like clients, interviewees, or collaborators.

How Guest Access Works

For Guests

1. Click the meeting link shared by the host
2. You'll see the guest join screen
3. Enter your display name
4. Click Request to Join
5. An anonymous account is created automatically in the background
6. You enter the Waiting Room — a screen that shows your request is pending
7. Wait for the host to approve your request
8. Once approved, you enter the meeting with full access to:
   • Video and audio
   • Real-time translation
   • Subtitles
   • In-meeting chat
   • Reactions and hand raise

For the Host

When a guest requests to join your meeting:

1. You receive a notification in the meeting
2. The notification shows the guest's name
3. You can:
   • Approve — The guest enters the meeting
   • Deny — The guest is informed their request was declined

Guest access requests are handled in real-time via WebSocket, so both the guest and host see updates instantly.

Guest Limitations

Guests have some limitations compared to registered users:

Important Notes

• Guest access is only available for ad-hoc meetings, not team channels
• Each guest gets a temporary anonymous account that is automatically cleaned up
• Guests don't need to install anything — it all works in the browser
• The host must be present in the meeting to approve guest requests
• Multiple guests can request to join simultaneously — the host sees all pending requests