--- title: "Start and Join a Meeting" slug: "start-join-a-meeting" description: "Discover how to effortlessly start your own meetings or join others' with just a few simple clicks." tags: ["Dialpad Meetings", "start a meeting", "join a meeting", "meetings keyboard shortcuts"] updated: 2026-03-05T14:21:12Z published: 2026-03-05T14:21:12Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.dialpad.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Start and Join a Meeting Dialpad Meetings allows you to run your meetings from anywhere, whether you are the meeting organizer or an attendee. Let's look at starting and joining a meeting. > [!NOTE] > Requirements > > You'll need a reliable internet connection to get the most out of Dialpad Meetings. > > Don't forget to check that your hardware and internet speed meet Dialpad Meeting's [](/v1/docs/dialpad-meetings-system-requirements)[system requirements.](/v1/docs/network-requirements-for-dialpad-meetings) ## Start a meeting Dialpad Meetings offers three different ways to start a meeting: 1. From the web or desktop app 2. Dial in by phone 3. Dial out by phone ### **Web & desktop** To start a meeting from the Dialpad Meetings app or your desktop, select **Start Meeting** from your Dialpad Meetings Dashboard. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/start-meetings.png) Ensure that your [audio and video](/v1/docs/dialpad-ai-meetings) are set up properly, then select **Start Meeting**. If you'd like to turn your microphone or camera on or off before starting the conference, select the appropriate icons first. You can also record the meeting and enable AI transcription. > [!NOTE] > Note > > If you enable recording and/or AI transcription before starting a meeting, an audio notification plays at the start of every Dialpad Meeting. > > If you turn these features on or off while the meeting is in progress: > > - A visual banner: appears on everyone’s screen for 20 seconds or until they click to close it. > - Web participants: If your account settings have [audio notifications for all participants](https://help.dialpad.com/docs/control-meeting-settings-for-team-members#set-transcription-and-recording-audio-notification-setting) enabled, all app users and the host will hear a short audio notification (recording is on, recording off, transcription is on, transcription off) > - Phone participants: Anyone calling in (including the host) will hear an audio notification informing them that the meeting is being recorded and transcribed for use by Dialpad and its service providers. ![The start meeting screen for Dialpad Meetings. The option to record the meeting and enable AI transcription are highlighted.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/Start DPM Meeting.png) You'll enter the meeting and await the arrival of any other Participants. Since you're the Organizer, you'll have access to the [host controls](/v1/docs/moderate-a-meeting). Remember to use Chrome, Firefox, Edge (80.0.361.69 and above), Safari (11 and above), or the [desktop app](/v1/docs/dialpad-ai-meetings). ### **Dial-in by phone** From the [Organizer phone](/v1/docs/dialpad-ai-meetings), dial the meeting number and, if required, enter the Organizer PIN. You'll enter the meeting and await the arrival of any other Participants. ### **Dial-out by phone** To start a Meeting by dialing out from your phone, select **Start New Meeting** from the Dialpad Meetings dashboard. 1. Select **More options** 2. Select **Call in to** 123-456-7890 (your number) 3. Enter your phone number with the region code 4. Select **OK** 5. Select **Start Meeting** Dialpad Meetings will dial-out to the number and, on the desktop, you'll see a view-only interface upon entering the conference. > [!NOTE] > Note > > Keep in mind this capability is only available to Dialpad Meetings users in the United States and Canada. ## Join a meeting Dialpad Meetings offer three different ways to Join a meeting: 1. From the web or desktop app 2. Dial in by phone 3. Dial out by phone ### **Web & desktop** To join a meeting from the Dialpad Meetings web or Desktop app: 1. Select **Join another meeting** 1. microphone and camera access if prompted ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/join-other-meeting.png) 2. Enter the [Participant PIN](https://help.dialpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413015508123) if required 3. Select your camera, microphone, and background preferences ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/DPM_sound_video_meetings(3).png) 4. Select **Join Meeting** You'll enter the meeting alongside the Organizer and any other Participants who've joined as well. If you don't have a Dialpad Meetings account, you'll manually enter your name prior to entering the conference. ### Dial-in by phone To dial-in to a Meeting from your phone: 1. Dial the meeting number 2. Enter the [Participant PIN](/v1/docs/add-remove-change-meeting-pin) if required You'll enter the meeting alongside the Organizer and any other Participants who've joined as well. If the Organizer shared the conference URL with you, you can still join from a computer in view-only mode to see screen shares. ### Dial-out to join If you experience a network connection issue when trying to join a meeting (or even during a meeting), you’ll be prompted to check your network settings, and given the Dial-Out option. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/dpm-dial-out(2).png) Dial the number listed on the screen, or enter your phone number so that we can call you. > [!NOTE] > Note > > Dial-Out is only available for guest users with an American or Canadian phone number. > > You’ll only see this option when trying to join a meeting on a Room number. ## Keyboard shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts allow you to stay focused on the meeting, rather than fumbling with your mouse. Dialpad Meetings offers the following out-of-the-box keyboard shortcuts. | **Shortcut** | **Action** | | --- | --- | | **m** | Mute (or unmute) the microphone for audio. | | **v** | Turn on (or off) the camera for video. | | **i** | Open the information panel. | | **p** | Open the Participant panel. | | **c** | Open the chat panel. | | **d** | Open the device panel. | | **cmd/ctrl + e** | Send error logs. | | **cmd/ctrl + shift + m** | Mute/unmute all. | | **cmd + shift + L** | Lock/unlock conference. | | **spacebar** | Switch between video layouts. | ## Switch between devices Whether you're stepping out for a walk, low on battery, or moving to your desktop, Dialpad Meetings lets you easily switch between devices during an active meeting. While on an active meeting: 1. Open Dialpad Meetings on your other device ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/move-meetings(1).png) 2. Select **Move meeting to this device** > [!NOTE] > Note > > You’ll need to be logged into Dialpad on the device that you transfer the meeting to. Guest users cannot transfer between devices. ## Related - [Configure Sound, Headset, & Video for Meetings](/configure-sound-headset-video-for-meetings.md) - [Schedule a Meeting](/schedule-a-meeting.md) - [Join a Meeting Internationally](/join-a-meeting-internationally.md) - [iOS App for Dialpad Meetings](/ios-app-for-dialpad-meetings.md) - [Android App for Dialpad Meetings](/android-app-for-dialpad-meetings.md)