How to Give the Remote Control in Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Give the Remote Control in Zoom: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started.
Following that, head over to the menu bar and click 'Share'.
Select the screen you wish to share and then tap 'Share'.
After that, go to the top menu bar and then click 'Remote Control'.
Finally, select the participant to whom you prefer to give the Mouse and Keyboard Control.
Quick answer: To give the remote control in Zoom, start a new meeting, click Share on the menu bar, and select your screen. Then, click Remote Control in the top menu bar and choose the participant to whom you want to give mouse and keyboard control.
About this Zoom tutorial
Share your mouse and keyboard with participants during a Zoom meeting by using the remote control feature on the shared screen menu. This guide shows how to give the Remote Control in Zoom in 5 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started" and finishing with "Finally, select the participant to whom you prefer to give the Mouse and Keyboard Control". 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 give the Remote Control in Zoom?
5 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 Host a Zoom Meeting, How to Integrate ActiveCampaign with Zoom and How to Integrate Acuity Scheduling with Zoom. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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