# How to Disable the Waiting Room in Zoom

> To disable the waiting room, navigate to Settings in the left-side panel, select Security under the Meeting tab, locate the Waiting Room option, and switch off the toggle button next to it.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-disable-the-waiting-room-in-zoom/
Apps: Zoom
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3b9eab56e05a00fe30d0/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the left-side panel and click 'Settings'.
2. Under the Meeting tab, select 'Security'.
3. Find the 'Waiting Room' option from the list.
4. Following that, switch off the toggle button next to it.
5. After completing these steps, the Waiting Room on your Zoom account will be disabled instantly.