How do I add 500 participants to a Zoom meeting? 
                     HOW DO I ADD 500 PARTICIPANTS TO 
A ZOOM MEETING?
Introduction:
The maximum number of 
attendees in a regular Zoom 
meeting may be restricted 
according to your subscription 
package.
  You can add participants to a 
meeting by following these 
steps if your plan supports up 
to 500 people.
          Source:  takenote.co
Check Your Zoom Plan: 
Ensure your Zoom 
subscription allows for 
meetings with up to 500 
participants. 
 If not, you might need to 
upgrade your plan temporarily 
to accommodate that many 
participants.
          Source:  techrdar.com
Schedule the Meeting:
Log in to your Zoom account on the 
web.
Click on "Schedule a Meeting" or 
"Host a Meeting" depending on your 
interface.
Fill in the meeting details, such as 
the date, time, duration, and 
description.
 In the "Meeting Options" section, 
verify that the "Maximum 
participants" is set to 500 or more 
(depending on your subscription).
          Source:  theverge.com
Send Invitations:
 Once the meeting is scheduled, 
you'll receive a unique meeting 
ID and link.
 Share this information with the 
participants via email, calendar 
invites, or any preferred 
communication method.
 Include instructions on how to 
join the meeting, such as the 
meeting ID, date, time, and any 
other relevant details.
          Source:  ir.com
Adjust Meeting Settings:
Before the meeting begins, 
review the meeting settings to 
tailor them to your 
preferences.
Go through options like 
enabling the waiting room (if 
needed), setting participant 
audio and video permissions 
upon entry, and allowing 
screen sharing if required.
          Source:  blucactus.ca
Start the Meeting:
When it's time to start, log in 
to your Zoom account a few 
minutes before the scheduled 
time.
Click on "Start" for the specific 
meeting you scheduled.
          Source:  takenote.co
Engage and Control the Meeting:
 Throughout the meeting, you'll 
have tools at your disposal to 
engage with participants, share 
your screen, conduct polls, use 
breakout rooms, and more.
 Monitor the chat, Q&A 
sessions, or any other 
interactive features to ensure 
everyone has a chance to 
participate.
          Source: 
sparkitive.com
Managing Participants:
 As the host, you'll have control 
over the meeting.
 Participants might enter the 
waiting room if it's enabled, 
and you can admit them 
individually or all at once.
 Use the host controls to 
manage participants, 
mute/unmute, allow or disable 
video, and manage other 
meeting aspects.
          Source: cnet.com
Conclusion:
 Recall that facilitating a 500-
person meeting demands 
focus to ensure a smooth 
discussion. Practicing ahead 
of time and having a plan—
which may include co-hosts or 
facilitators—will help 
guarantee that the meeting 
goes smoothly and that 
everyone is involved.
          Source:  
businessinsider.in