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Join Methods

GoTo Training lets you join sessions from anywhere, no matter what kind of device you're using. You can join using the desktop app, the web app or your mobile device. The features and tools available to you will vary depending on various things (like your operating system or web browser type). See below to learn more about the different join methods and their differences.

Notice: This article addresses the new GoTo app experience. View What are the different ways I can join a meeting? (Classic) for the classic experience.

Browser

With this join method, no download is required so it's quick and easy to get into a session. However, this experience is only available on Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers. If you are on Mozilla Firefox or another browser, you will need to use the desktop app. Note that the launch and session experience may vary based on your operating system and web browser of choice.

Desktop app

Though you will need to download the software onto your Mac or Windows computer, this join method gives you access to the full suite of our features and tools, including the Control Panel which helps hosts better facilitate the sessions. This experience is only available on Windows 7 or newer as well as Mac OS X 10.9 or newer. If you are running an unsupported OS, you will automatically be launched in a browser instead.

Mobile app

Like the desktop app, you will need to download the software onto your phone or tablet. This join method is great for joining sessions on the go. If you are using an iPad, you can even present content using a virtual background.

Feature Comparison Chart Based on Join Method

As mentioned above, the features available to you will vary depending on how you join, as well as the web browser, device, or operating system you are using.

Feature Category Specific Features Desktop app Web browser Mobile app
Join/host Join a session (attendee) Yes Varies by browser Yes
Host a session (organizer) Yes No No
Be promoted to co-organizer Yes No No
Audio Connect via mic and speakers (VoIP) Yes Varies by browser Yes
Connect via telephone (PSTN) Yes Yes Cellular plan required
Be muted upon joining Yes No Yes
Screen & content sharing View the Presenter's screen Yes Yes Yes
Share your screen Yes

Varies by browser

Varies by device
Share multiple screens Yes No No
Share screen in "screen clean" mode Yes No No
Share an application Yes

Varies by browser

No
Share a video Yes No No
Share a real whiteboard Yes No No
Share content from a virtual whiteboard No No Varies by device
Share content from the cloud No No Varies by device
Cameras Share your own webcam Yes

Varies by browser

Varies by device
View shared webcams Yes

Varies by browser

Varies by device
Hide webcams Yes Yes Varies by device
Features & tools Join activities Yes Yes Yes
Join activities with breakouts Yes Yes No
Chat with others Yes Yes Yes
Take keyboard and mouse control Yes No No
Use drawing tools Varies by operating system No No
Raise your hand Yes Yes Yes
Download materials Yes No No
Take polls Yes Yes Yes
Take tests Yes Yes Yes