Zoom: Self-Select and Move Between Breakout Rooms

Environment

U-M Zoom

Issue

How do I move freely between breakout rooms and/or self-select which breakout room to join as a participant in a Zoom meeting?

Resolution

The host must enable the self-selection setting during the meeting while setting up the breakout rooms. If they have not enabled it, you won't be able to self-select or move between rooms. (Hosts can refer to Article ID: 3829 for instructions.)

Note: If you do not join with the desktop or mobile app, you cannot self-select a breakout room.

To self-select and join a breakout room after the host has opened them:

1. Click Breakout rooms from the bottom toolbar of the meeting window.
2. Click Join beside the room you want to select.
3. Click Yes to join the room.

To move to another breakout room from within one:

1. Click Breakout rooms from the bottom toolbar of the meeting window.
2. Click Join beside the room where you want to move.
3. Click Yes to join the room.

Additional Information

Zoom Support: Participating in meeting breakout rooms

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.