How do I use breakout rooms during a meeting?
Organizers and co-organizers can break out meeting attendees into smaller groups (up to 50 rooms) for separate discussions and activities.
It is a great way to keep attendees engaged, manage discussions, and collaborate in smaller groups.Before you begin...
- All users must be joined from the Web App or GoTo Application.
- All users must be connected to audio via Computer mode (VoIP).
- Organizers must enable breakout rooms while scheduling the meeting.
How do I schedule a meeting with breakout rooms?
How do I start and assign breakout rooms during a meeting?
If you scheduled a meeting with breakout rooms, you can start them at any time during the session.
Breakouts FAQs
Review frequently asked questions about running breakout rooms during a meeting.
What are the limitations during breakout rooms?
- Phone call or custom conference mode
- Meeting lock
- Password protection
- Recording of breakout session
- Meeting Diagnostics & attendee report
- Chat between attendee and organizer during the breakout
What happens to attendees who join late?
You will be able to move late attendees manually or by dragging and dropping their name from the main room to any room.
What if my attendees need help?

Can I assign myself and co-organizers to rooms?
Yes, you can add yourself or any co-organizers to a room before starting a breakout. You will be able to go back and join the main breakout at any time.
What's coming in breakout rooms?
- Ability to move multiple attendees at once during the breakout.
- Ability for attendees to join the main session during the breakout.
- Ability for attendees to chat from the room to the organizer.
- Ability to rename breakout rooms.
- Ability to set timer and share materials and handouts.
- Meeting lock.
- Recording of breakout rooms.
- Calendar integration.