How to Allow Participants to Share Screen in Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Allow Participants to Share Screen in Zoom: step-by-step guide
Start or join a new meeting to get started.
After that, head over to the menu bar and click the 'Arrow-up' icon above the Share Screen button to access the settings.
Select 'Advanced Sharing Options' from the list.
Under the Who Can Share section, click the radio button next to 'All Participants'. Following that, configure the other provided settings according to your liking.
Once done, click 'Close' to save your new preferences.
After completing these steps, the participants of your Zoom meeting will be now allowed to share their screens.
Quick answer: To allow participants to share their screens in Zoom, start or join a meeting, open the Advanced Sharing Options from the Share Screen menu, select All Participants under Who Can Share, and close the settings to save your preferences.
About this Zoom tutorial
Enable participant screen sharing in Zoom by updating your advanced sharing options in the meeting settings. This guide shows how to allow Participants to Share Screen in Zoom in 6 steps, starting with "Start or join a new meeting to get started" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the participants of your Zoom meeting will be now allowed...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zoom interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to allow Participants to Share Screen in Zoom?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zoom data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zoom. Related guides: How to Annotate on Zoom, How to Blur the Background in Zoom and How to Change the Display Name on Zoom. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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