8x8 Using passcodes for Video Classes

Secure your video lesson with a passcodeSteps to create themThis information explains how to add a passcode to free 8x8 video lessons, 8x8 Meetings.Contents

Setting a unique code for each video class invite

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Steps to create and use passcodes for the free 8x8 Meetings solution

Step 1:

Get the app

Step 2:

Add the passcode in settings

Step 3:

Send the meeting invite

Step 4:

Connect using the passcode

This brief video demonstrates the steps to set a passcode for an 8x8 Meeting. The following information provides step-by-step instructions as a reference.

Step 1: Get the appStarting from the top, here's how to set a passcode for your meetings. Access 8x8 Meetings here.

Click "Sign Up" located in the top right corner. You're presented with a login screen. This example uses the email option. Add your email address and a password:

Now you will be asked to enter a company name. This can be any name to help you identify the group:

You are now using the app. Click "Allow" to enable camera usage:

Step 2: Add the passcode in settingsTo set the passcode, click on the settings icon located in the bottom left corner of the screen:

That opens the settings options. Select "My profile":

Select "Edit" at the bottom of the page, by the pencil icon:

The passcode screen is presented. Add your meeting name and passcode and click "Save". Note the passcode can be up to 10 digits (numbers only).

Your passcode and meeting information are now confirmed. Select "Got it".

Step 3: Send the inviteYour profile is now presented again. Click 'Copy info" at the bottom of the page - also next to the pencil icon:

You'll receive confirmation the information has been copied:

That information can now be pasted into an email to send out to participants:

Step 4: Connect using the passcodeWhen the participants click on the link to join the meeting, they will be asked to provide the passcode:

Once the passcode is entered, they will join the meeting:

Only participants with a passcode are able to join the meeting.