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Hosting Your First Workshop or Event on miingl

Intro

This article explains how to start and host your first workshop or event on miingl, including accessing your event, using host controls, managing participants, and ending the event.



What You’ll Learn in This Article

By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to:

  • Access an existing miingl event you’ve created

  • Start your event and prepare your equipment

  • Understand the host and guest interface

  • Use core host tools during a live event

  • End your event safely when finished





Before You Begin

To host an event on miingl, you must:




Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sign In to miingl

  1. Click Sign In



  2. Enter your account credentials to log in





2. Access Your Event

  1. Click My Events



  2. Scroll to find your event

  3. Click on the event tile to open the event details page





3. Verify Event Details

Before starting:

  • Confirm the date and start time

  • Review the attendee list to see who is expected

This ensures you’re launching the correct event.



4. Designate a Co-Host (Optional)

If you want another participant to help manage the event:

  1. Locate their name in the attendee list

  2. Click the three dots next to their name

  3. Select Make Co-Host

Co-hosts have access to host controls during the event.



5. Start the Event

When you’re ready:

  • Click Start Event



Participants are able to join up to 30 minutes before the event start time and until the event end time or the event closes. This allows participants to network and connect before and after the event. If you start the event outside this event join window, the event will become live, and participants will be able to join. 

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Pro Tip: Invite your guest to come up to 30 minutes early to join low pressure connection and networking. 



6. Check Your Equipment

Once inside the event:

  • Test your microphone

  • Select the correct webcam

  • Test your speakers



This ensures participants can see and hear you clearly.



7. Take Your Avatar Picture

  • Take a photo for your avatar

  • This image is shown when your camera is turned off

  • Click Start Event





8. Join the Event Early

Participants can join:

  • Up to 30 minutes before the event start time

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    Pro Host Tip: Encourage Participants to Show Up Early to Connect 

This allows time for informal networking and connection before the session begins.



Understanding the Host Interface


As a host, you have access to additional controls that guests do not.

Guest Controls

Guests can:

  • Select or turn their camera on or off



  • Select mic or mute and unmute themselves



  • Raise their hand (in broadcast mode)



  • Share their screen in the venue, in clusters, or when on stage in a broadcast  



  • Refresh Venue


  • Flag the event under the More Menu if the event is inappropriate and needs to be reviewed by the miingl team 




Host Announcements


  • Use the Announcement button to interrupt and address all guests at once

This is useful for sharing instructions or bringing everyone’s attention back.




Broadcast Mode



  • Only hosts and co-hosts can enable broadcast mode

  • Broadcast mode allows hosts to present to all attendees simultaneously



Managing User Behavior


Hosts can:

  • Monitor flagged users

  • Block users if necessary to maintain a safe environment



Inviting More Guests

You can invite additional participants during the event:

  1. Click Events Detail icon



  2. Click Invite More Users

  3. Enter the guest’s name and either their email address or mobile number

  4. Mark reCAPTCHA I'm not a robot

  5. Click Send Invites


  6. After the invite page or by pressing Skip, a host can get the Join Event URL





Additional Host Functions



Use the More menu to:

  • Start a broadcast

  • Make an announcement

  • Flag the event

  • Report bugs or issues



Leave the Event


When your session is complete:

  • Click the Leave Event Icon

Guests may continue their conversations after the host leaves.

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Pro Host Tip: Encourage your guests to connect after the event to build community



Watch the Walkthrough


For a full visual walkthrough of hosting an event, watch the Loom video below:
https://loom.com/share/7472bb6287474d98b225a0f8a610589f



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