We're walking you through the steps to start a conference as an Organizer or join another conference as a Participating, using Dialpad UberConference on a computer or a phone.
Before getting started, check to make sure that your hardware and internet speed meet Dialpad UberConference's system requirements. Dialpad UberConference will run on a variety of platforms and networks, but you'll want a reliable setup to easily communicate.
Let's take a look at starting and joining a conference in Dialpad UberConference.
Start a Conference
Web & Desktop
From the Dialpad UberConference dashboard, select Start New Conference.
Ensure that audio and video are set up properly, then select Start Meeting. If you'd like to turn on/off your microphone or camera before starting the conference, select the appropriate icons first.
You'll enter the conference and await the arrival of any other Participants. Since you're the Organizer, an Organizer card will appear for your account.
Keep in mind that you must use Chrome, Firefox, Edge (80.0.361.69 and above), Safari (11 and above), or the desktop app.
Dial-In By Phone
From the Organizer phone, dial the conference number and, if required, enter the Organizer PIN.
You'll enter the conference and await the arrival of any other Participants.
Dial-Out By Phone
From the Dialpad UberConference dashboard, select Start New Conference > View or Screen Share Only.
Choose a number in the We Can Call You drop-down menu, which will display numbers assigned to your Dialpad UberConference account.
Once a number is chosen, select Start Meeting. Dialpad UberConference will dial-out to the number and, on desktop, you'll see a view-only interface upon entering the conference.
Keep in mind this capability is only available to Dialpad UberConference users in the United States and Canada.
Join a Conference
Web & Desktop
Enter the conference URL in your web browser's address bar.
Grant permission for microphone and camera access if prompted, then enter the Participant PIN if required and select Join Meeting.
You'll enter the conference alongside the Organizer and any other Participants who've joined as well.
If you don't have a Dialpad UberConference account, you'll manually enter your name prior to entering the conference.
Dial-In By Phone
From a phone, dial the conference number and, if required, enter the Participant PIN.
You'll enter the conference 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.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Dialpad UberConference offers the following keyboard short cuts for you to use during an active conference:
- m ... Mute (or unmute) microphone for audio
- v ... Turn on (or off) 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
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