• Internet connection with cable modem, DSL or better
• Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server, or Mac OS® X 10.6 Snow Leopard® or later
• Dual core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with at least 2 GB of RAM
• Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or later, Google Chrome 5.0 or later or Safari® 3.0 or later
• 700 Kbps or more bandwidth recommended per participant for simultaneous screen sharing, audio and video conferencing

Yes, users can stop and share video streams at any time. Organizers can also disable an attendee's video stream so that another participant can share their webcam.

Yes. You can pause your webcam temporarily by clicking the Pause button on the top-right corner of your webcam feed.

Install your webcam using the manufacturer's installation instructions. You can set your webcam settings from the preferences. We recommend using a headset with mic and speakers (VoIP) instead of your webcam's built-in mic and speakers.

In most cases, we should be able to detect your new hardware and allow you to use it during the same session.

We recommend 700Kbps or more per participant for simultaneous screen sharing, audio and video conferencing. HDFaces uses bandwidth optimization to make the best possible use of any available bandwidth. If you experience slow performance issues, try closing data-intense applications like YouTube, Netflix, Skype, etc.

• Lighting: Ensure you have bright, even lighting. Natural light is great, but if that's not possible, use soft, diffused artificial lighting. Avoid harsh shadows, lighting from the sides and backlighting.
• Background: A plain, solid-colored background works best. If you don't have a green screen, a blank wall can suffice.
• Clothing: Avoid wearing colors that are similar to your virtual background to prevent blending in. Solid, contrasting colours work best.
• Green Screen: If possible, use a green screen. It provides the best results by allowing the software to easily distinguish you from your background.
• Camera Position: Position your camera at eye level and ensure it's stable. This helps maintain a professional appearance.
• Resolution: Use a high-resolution camera to ensure clarity. Most modern webcams are sufficient, but higher-end models can provide better results.
• Software Settings: Familiarize yourself with the virtual background settings beforehand. Adjust the settings to optimize the background effect, such as blurring or adjusting the intensity.

To select a different webcam, open Preferences > Webcam. If more than one webcam is detected, simply choose which webcam you'd like to use from Your Camera.

Your webcam viewer may be minimized, but you can bring the viewer back up again from your taskbar or dock. If you previously selected Hide Webcams from the Webcams drop-down menu, select Show Webcams. Only staff members can show their webcams.

Double check to see if your webcam is connected to your computer and then try selecting Share My Webcam if you haven't already done so. To see if your webcam has been detected, open Preferences > Webcam.

Make sure you have adequate lighting in your room. If you have low bandwidth, you should make sure you have nothing else running that might use up bandwidth. If your webcam is out of focus, turn off the auto-focus setting on your webcam. You can also check to see if you're using one of our unsupported webcams.

If you have low bandwidth or CPU issues, you may see a "Low Bandwidth" or "Computer Overloaded" message. You'll be prompted to hide all webcams and/or stop sharing your own webcam. If you select Yes, all webcams and/or your own webcam will be hidden.

To improve bandwidth and CPU performance, close all other programs on your computer, and switch to a high-speed cable Internet connection (if you haven't already).