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Joining a Nearo Room as a guest

How to join a Nearo Room using a link or code, from any device, without an account.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Guests can join a Nearo Room from any device using a browser β€” no account, login, or app download required.

What you need to join

To join a Nearo Room as a guest, you need:

  • The Room link or Room code from your host

  • A modern web browser

  • A working microphone

  • An internet connection

You do not need a Nearo account, and you do not need to install any software.

ℹ️ You can join from a computer, tablet, iPad, Chromebook, or phone.

Joining with a Room link

If your host sent you a Room link:

  • Click the Room link in the message or email from your host.

  • The Room join page will open in your browser.

  • Enter your name when prompted.

  • Click Join Room.

Joining with a Room code

If your host gave you a Room code instead of a link:

  • Open the Nearo app or go to the Nearo join page in your browser.

  • Enter the Room code in the field provided.

  • Enter your name when prompted.

  • Click Join Room.

Waiting to be admitted

After you join, you will wait briefly until the host lets you in.

  • You will see a message confirming that you are waiting for the host.

  • The host will admit you when they are ready.

  • Once admitted, the session will start automatically.

πŸ”” If the host is not yet in the Room, you may need to wait until they open it on their end.

What you can do in a Room

As a guest, you can:

  • Use audio and video to communicate with the host

  • See the host's screen when the host shares it

  • Control the host's screen using remote control, when the host is sharing (computers and Chromebooks only)

Remote control is supported on computers (Mac or Windows) and Chromebooks. It is not currently supported on tablets or phones.

πŸ”” Guests cannot share their own screen in a Room. Only the host can share a screen.

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