How to Do Breakout Rooms in Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Do Breakout Rooms in Zoom: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started.
After that, go to the menu bar at the bottom section and click 'More'.
Select 'Breakout Rooms' from the list of options.
Following that, configure the Breakout Room settings according to your liking.
Once done, click 'Create' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the Breakout Room will be created instantly.
Quick answer: To set up breakout rooms in Zoom, start by launching a new meeting from the main dashboard. Next, open the bottom menu, select More, and click Breakout Rooms. Finally, configure your preferred settings and click Create to instantly generate the rooms.
About this Zoom tutorial
Create and configure breakout rooms quickly in Zoom by starting a meeting, opening the bottom menu, and selecting your room settings. This guide shows how to do Breakout Rooms in Zoom in 6 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the Breakout Room will be created instantly". 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 do Breakout Rooms 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 Download the Zoom App, How to Edit the Zoom Recording and How to Enable Closed Captioning on Zoom. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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