Overview
Control whether host and participants join with video on or off by default.
Steps
In Add Meeting or Edit, locate Host Video Status and Participant Video Status.
Select Enable or Disable for each.
Save your meeting.
Tips
Disable participants’ video for large meetings to reduce bandwidth usage.
Enabling host video ensures the organizer is visible upon start.
Troubleshooting / FAQs
Q: Participants still join with video on.
A: They can override defaults in their Zoom client; communicate your preference beforehand.
Q: Video default reverts on edit.
A: Always double-check these toggles when editing an existing meeting.