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Start a meeting

You can start a meeting at anytime (or multiple times such as for practice), including before or after its scheduled start time (up to 30 days after the scheduled start date for one-time meetings which expire at that point). You can also start an instant session without prior scheduling.

Tip: Check out our recommended best practices for a smooth experience hosting your session!

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Start an instant session — Desktop app or web

  1. Sign in to the GoTo web or desktop app.
  2. From Meetings, select Down Arrow icon next to Create and then select Instant meeting.

Results: A new meeting will launch. Familiarize yourself with the available in-session features and invite others to join.

Start a scheduled session — Desktop app or web

Attention: The navigation has been improved, but the settings shown in this video are the same.
  1. Sign in to the GoTo web or desktop app.
    Note: If you are using a Linux or Google Chrome device, you will need to use the web browser to host your session as those systems are not compatible with our desktop app. When using the web option, use a Google Chrome or Edge brower.
  2. From Meetings, select either Upcoming or Rooms, and then select the session you want to start.
    Fastpath: You can also launch the session automatically by selecting the meeting link and then Join on the web if it's accessible or from your calendar if using GoTo for Outlook.
  3. Select Start this meeting.

Start a scheduled session — Mobile app

Before you begin: Download the GoTo mobile app. If the app is already downloaded, make sure you're on the latest version. This app is supported on iPad's.
  1. Open the GoTo mobile app on your device.
  2. Select Meetings.
    Fastpath: From the Meetings tab, you can select the Plus icon and then Start my meeting to launch an instant session.
  3. From Upcoming, find the desired session and then select Start.
    Tip: As needed, you can select Edit instead to change any details or delete the session.

Start an audio only session — Phone call

Before you begin: Make sure you have created an organizer pin, created a recurring session, and disabled the toll-free numbers for the session if your account has Enhanced Audio (otherwise the audio bridge may not be available for "audio only" access).
Any caller that knows the organizer PIN can start the session and thus becomes the organizer.
  1. Use your desired phone to call the toll or toll-free number associated with your session.
    Tip: Open the session invite and manually enter the phone number and access code or go into your device calendar and tap the linked phone number.
  2. Press the Star key to confirm you are the organizer and then enter your organizer PIN followed by the # sign.
What to do next: Manage your phone audio with keypad commands. When you're ready to end the session, simply hang up. The session will go on for 5 more minutes and then all callers will be disconnected from the session.

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