Video conference without a Moodle user account

Video conferencing made easy: guests welcome, even without a Moodle account

Would you like to invite external participants to a video conference without having to create your own Moodle account? No problem - with BigBlueButton it's now very easy!

How guest access works

The BigBlueButton video conferencing service is already integrated into Moodle. The standard version can be replaced by a data protection-friendly alternative hosted in Germany. For individual appointments, you now have the option of inviting guests without Moodle access to the video conference.

To do this, simply send the participants a special access link to the BigBlueButton session - including an access code. Your guests can use this link to log directly into the video conference and take part in the session. Access is restricted to the conference - they cannot view the rest of the course content.

Tip

Activate guest access only for appointments where it is really necessary - this way your Moodle environment remains as secure as possible.

Would you like to learn how to make the most of video conferencing in Moodle? In our Moodle training courses for trainers and administrators, we show you how to set up and manage BigBlueButton efficiently.

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