Getting Ready to Attend GoToWebinar Virtual Meetings

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The following links will help you get ready to attend a virtual meeting or seminar with GoToWebinar.

  1. Start with clicking on the “Get Started” icon on the left side of the web page below to check system requirements for attendees:
    https://support.goto.com/webinar
  2. Scroll down the page and click on the links under “Installation” for the following items:

    • System Requirements for Attendees
    • Download GoToWebinar Now
    • Why isn’t the download working (if you have a problem)
    • System Requirements for Staff
    • Steps for Installing on Windows

    If you are running a Windows computer, you can check automatically here:
    https://support.logmeininc.com/gotowebinar/system-check-attendee

  3. Webinar organizers need to run the GoToWebinar desktop app from a compatible Windows or Mac computer to host sessions. This allows you full access to the collaboration tools including drawing tools, question & answer, polls, and more.
     

    https://support.goto.com/webinar?articleID=116851440

  4. Learn about hosting a webinar:
  5. Learn how to use the In-Session Tools by clicking on “Explore Features” icon/box and look for the following links under “In-Session Tools”:
    • Using the Control Panel (Windows and Mac)
    • Give Keyboard and Mouse Control
    • Manage Preferences for the Desktop App (Windows)
    • Desktop Notifications (Windows)
  6. Organizer Training
  7. Organizer and Presenter Checklist
  8. Example of script for webinar host
  9. Instructions to attendees to help ensure sessions run smoothly.
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