Conference

In the Conference tab, you can start an instant conference or open the scheduler to create a virtual room or a scheduled conference. Additionally, you can join a conference using a QR code scanner:

How to join the conference

To join a conference:

1. Go to the Conference tab.

2. In section Join, enter the conference link or ID.

3. To connect, press .

According to the Apple's security policy, you can join a conference via a link only if the server uses a commercial HTTPS certificate.

Additionally, you can join the event TrueConf using the following methods:

• from the address book. In the search bar, enter the conference ID or the link to its page and click the button or .

• through the call history in the Calls section by clicking ;

• call the moderator;

• go to the scheduler, select the conference, and click the Connect to the conference button (if you were previously added to the participant list);

• join the conference through its web page;

• from the server guest page using its ID or QR code;

• Access the conference page from your personal area (only if you are the moderator).

Device check

Before joining the conference, you will see a preview window showing the settings of your devices. Here, you can:

If the camera is turned on, you can:

1. Change it using the button.

2. Before accepting the call, select a virtual background using the button. You can also set a virtual background in the application settings.

You can select the audio source by clicking the button - , or choose the audio source through the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen:

Don't ask again before connecting Once this option is activated, the application will remember your equipment settings and will not display this window before joining a conference.

To restore the Device check window, enable the Show the preview window before joining a conference option in the settings.

Creating a quick conference

In the Conference tab, click Meet now, and in the window that opens, specify the name and mode: smart meeting, moderated role-based conference, everyone on screen, or video lecture.

You can also create a conference from a group chat. To do this, on the main screen, click next to the chat name.

Number of presenters and participants – When selecting a smart meeting or moderated role-based conference, you will be able to configure the number of podium spots. Choose the required number of speakers and participants. See further for guidance on managing a smart meeting and a moderated role-based conference.

You can also configure additional settings:

• Automatically approve conference join participants By default, when joining a conference by calling its owner, the owner receives a request. You can change this behavior by selecting the checkbox. In this case, a user who wishes to join the conference will automatically connect when calling the owner.
• Mute participants on entry and Stop participants' video on entry – management of participant equipment behavior upon joining the event.
• Put participants in waiting room on entry – Once activated, all participants except the moderators will enter the waiting room. The moderator must manually add the necessary participants or add all users.

After specifying the parameters, click Create.

After that, swipe right to access the list of Conference Participants, tap the Invite button to open the list of all contacts in your address book. Select the individuals you want to invite to the conference and press Add.

Creating a scheduled conference and a virtual room

By clicking the Calendar or Virtual rooms button in the Conference section, you will access the conference scheduler, where you can:

• Schedule a conference on a selected date and adjust its settings

• Create a virtual room (a conference without schedule)

• Create a conference template.

Detailed instructions on how to work with it are provided in our documentationTrueConf for macOS.