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Instant Join Feature Comparison
As an Instant Join attendee, the features that are available to you with which you join a session depends on a few things (like your web browser and operating system). Below are details about what features are available from the Instant Join app!
Feature comparison chart
| Session Features | Google Chrome | Mozilla Firefox Linux only |
| Join a session (attendee) | Yes | Yes |
| Host a session (organizer) | No | No |
| Be promoted to co-organizer | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Connect via mic and speakers (VoIP) | Yes (if enabled) | No |
| Connect via telephone (PSTN) | Yes (if enabled) | Yes (if enabled) |
| Be muted upon joining | No | No |
| Screen sharing and content sharing | ||
| View the Presenter's screen | Yes | Yes |
| Share your screen | Yes | Yes |
| Share multiple screens | No | No |
| Share your screen in "screen clean" mode | No | No |
| Share an application | Yes | Yes |
| Share a video | No | No |
| Share a real whiteboard | No | No |
| Share content from a virtual whiteboard | No | No |
| Share content from the cloud | No | No |
| Webcams (HDFaces) | ||
| Share your own webcam | No | Yes |
| View shared webcams | Yes | Yes |
| Hide webcams | Yes | Yes |
| Features and tools | ||
| Join activities | Yes | Yes |
| Join activities with breakouts | Yes | Yes |
| Chat with others | Yes | Yes |
| View all attendees | Yes | Yes |
| Take keyboard and mouse control | No | No |
| Use drawing tools | No | No |
| Raise your hand | Yes | Yes |
| Download materials | No | No |
| Take polls | Yes | Yes |
| Take tests | Yes | Yes |
Instant Join system requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows computer Mac computer Linux / Ubuntu computer Google Chrome OS (Chromebook) |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome (most recent 2 versions) Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions) (Linux only) |
| Internet connection | 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio) for Chromebooks |
| Software | No download required |
| Hardware | Microphone and speakers (headset recommended**) |
Note: ** Most devices have built-in speakers, but you will get much better audio quality while using VoIP if you use a headset. You can also use your phone to dial in to the audio connection.