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WebEx: How to Allow Someone to Schedule Webex Meetings on Your Behalf

Video Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS4XKn7scIc 

You can delegate someone else to schedule meetings for you from Microsoft Outlook In this guide, you will learn how to delegate the scheduling of Webex meetings to another person using Cisco Webex Productivity Tools. This feature is useful particularly helpful when you're unable to reach access a computer or if you have another person manage someone else managing your calendar.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure the following:

  • The delegate

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  • has a Webex host account

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  • Webex Productivity Tools are installed on

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  • the delegate's computer.

To give someone permission to manage your meetings, give them scheduling permissions on your Webex site, and share your calendar with them in Microsoft Outlook.

  • Access to both your Webex account and Microsoft Outlook.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Assign a Delegate via the Webex Site

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  1. Sign In to Webex

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2.       Select Settings > Scheduling

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    • and log in with your credentials.

  1. Access Settings

    • After logging in, navigate to the Settings section.

  2. Set Scheduling Permissions

    • Click on the Scheduling tab.

    • Locate the Scheduling permission box

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    • and enter the email address of

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    • the host(s) you want to

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    • delegate the ability to schedule meetings

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    • Ensure the email addresses entered correspond to accounts that have Webex host permissions.

  1. Save Changes

    • Click the Save button at the bottom of the Settings page to apply your changes.

Step 2: Set Scheduling

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Click here to be taken to the WebEx instructions for this.

Permissions in Microsoft Outlook

To ensure that the delegate can manage your meetings through Outlook, you must share your calendar with them:

  1. Open Microsoft Outlook

    • Launch Outlook and navigate to your calendar.

  2. Share Calendar

    • Go to Calendar Permissions in the toolbar.

    • Select the delegate's email and grant them appropriate permissions to view and manage your calendar.

  3. Confirm Settings

    • Ensure that permissions are set to allow the delegate to schedule and manage meetings on your behalf.

Step 3: Schedule, Manage, and Start a Meeting for Another Host (Windows)

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The delegate can now schedule, manage, and start meetings on your behalf. For detailed instructions, refer to the official Webex guide:

  • Webex Instructions for Scheduling and Managing Meetings

Additional Information

  • Webex Support: For further assistance, contact Webex support or visit the Webex Help Center.

  • Video Tutorial: Watch the video tutorial for a visual guide on setting up a delegate.

By following these steps, you can efficiently allow someone else to manage your Webex meetings, ensuring your calendar stays organized even when you're unavailable.