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title: "Set or Change the Participant Passcode for 8x8 Meetings"
slug: "set-or-change-the-participant-passcode-for-8x8-meetings"
updated: 2026-05-19T11:53:00Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:28:43Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/set-or-change-the-participant-passcode-for-8x8-meetings"
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# Set or Change the Participant Passcode for 8x8 Meetings

## Objective

Set or change the participant passcode for an 8x8 Meeting.

## Applies To

- 8x8 Meetings

## Procedure

A passcode can be added from within a meeting or through 8x8 Work for Desktop. If a meeting has a passcode, all participants must enter the code before being able to join the meeting.

### In a Meeting

1. Log in to **8x8 Work for Desktop**.
2. Start a Meeting.
3. Once in a meeting, select More Options (three dots).
4. Select Security Options.
5. Select **Add password.**
6. Enter a password. **Note**: The password can be up to 10 digits.
7. Click **Enter**. The meeting now has a password. This password will remain in place until the last person leaves the meeting,

### In 8x8 Work for Desktop

1. Log in to **8x8 Work for Desktop**.
2. From the left menu, select **Settings**.
3. Select **Meetings**.
4. Under *Personal Meeting Space* select **Edit** to change the Participant Passcode.
5. Enter a your desired passcode. **Note**: The passcode must be between 1 and 8 digits.
6. Select **Save**. All meetings held in that space now require that passcode. This passcode will persist across all sessions until changed or removed.

## Additional Information

For more information, see [Secure your meetings via passcode](/documentation/docs/content-secure-your-meetings-and-add-passcode).