---
title: "Waiting for the Host When Joining a Meeting"
slug: "waiting-for-the-host-when-joining-a-meeting"
updated: 2026-05-17T17:32:50Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:28:43Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/waiting-for-the-host-when-joining-a-meeting"
---

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# Waiting for the Host When Joining a Meeting

## Question

Why do users see waiting for the host when joining a meeting?

## Applies To

- X Series
- 8x8 Meet
- 8x8 Work

## Answer

Any meeting created without a tenant (for example, [https://8x8.vc/ThisExampleMeeting](https://8x8.vc/ThisExampleMeeting)) will initially require an authenticated user to start the meeting. Any non-authenticated user who joins beforehand will be in a **waiting for the host** state until an authenticated user joins the meeting.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Authentication will not be required for any future meetings using the same meeting URL.

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