How do I join a meeting?

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Hosts and observers must be logged in to join. Guests can join by simply clicking the meeting link, with no signup needed.

A few basics about meetings

  • The host is the person being analysed. If you want feedback on your communication, you need to be the host.

  • The join link in the invitation email works for any invited user.

  • Recording starts automatically when the host and guest both join.

  • Users can leave and rejoin a meeting any number of times by clicking Back to Lobby.

  • Once the host ends the meeting, it can't be restarted.

💡 If you want feedback but your guest is currently the host, they'll need to create a separate meeting and invite you as the host.

Hosts and observers: log in to join

  1. Log in to your Ovida account.

  2. Click Join or Join meeting with on the Home page or Meetings page.

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  1. Pick your camera and microphone from the dropdowns. If you haven't tested your audio and video before, do it now to make sure everything works.

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  1. Click Join next to the meeting video to enter the room.

Guests: log in only if your organisation requires it

By default, guests can join a meeting just by clicking the link in their invitation email. No signup or login needed. For details on the guest journey, see "I've been invited to Ovida — what's next?"

ℹ Some organisations require guests to log in before joining. If you see a sign-in prompt as a guest, your host's organisation has that policy enabled.