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Join a Session Using Connect Codes
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In order to start or join a multi-expert session you’ll need to update the Chalk app to 3.5.7 or later.
Chalk on Mobile Device
Depending on how the host chose to invite you to a session, you can join in one of the following ways:
• Connect code:
1. Tap Join Session.
2. Enter the 9 digit Connect Code that the host shared with you.
3. Tap Join Session.
4. You’re then sent to the Participants lobby.
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Once you’ve entered the lobby, your microphone will be active, and other people in the lobby will be able to hear you. You can mute your microphone using the mute/unmute icon.
5. Once the host selects which view will be shared, the session will begin.
• Link:
Open the text or email that the host sent you and tap on the link. If you already have Chalk downloaded, tap Join Session. You’re then sent to the Participants lobby.
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Once you’ve entered the lobby, your microphone will be active, and other people in the lobby will be able to hear you. You can mute your microphone using the mute/unmute icon.
Once the host selects which view will be shared, the session will begin.
Or, if you don’t have it downloaded yet, download it from your app store and then follow the instructions in the original invite.
Chalk for Desktop
Depending on how the host chose to invite you to a session, you can join in one of the following ways:
• Connect code:
1. Navigate to https://connect.vuforia.com.
2. Click Login.
3. Enter the 9 digit Connect Code that the host shared with you.
4. Click Join.
5. You’re then sent to the Participants lobby.
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Once you’ve entered the lobby, your microphone will be active, and other people in the lobby will be able to hear you. You can mute your microphone using the mute/unmute icon.
6. Once the host selects which view will be shared, the session will begin.
• Link:
1. Open email that the host sent you and click on the link.
2. Chalk for Desktop opens in your browser.
3. Click Login or Join as guest.
4. You’re then sent to the Participants lobby.
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Once you’ve entered the lobby, your microphone will be active, and other people in the lobby will be able to hear you. You can mute your microphone using the mute/unmute icon.
5. Once the host selects which view will be shared, the session will begin.
Join a Session as a Guest
Depending on how the host chose to invite you to a session, you can join in one of the following ways:
• Connect code:
1. Navigate to https://connect.vuforia.com.
2. Enter the 9 digit Connect Code that the host shared with you.
3. Click Join.
4. You’re then sent to the Participants lobby.
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Once you’ve entered the lobby, your microphone will be active, and other people in the lobby will be able to hear you. You can mute your microphone using the mute/unmute icon.
5. Once the host selects which view will be shared, the session will begin.
• Link:
1. Open email that the host sent you and click on the link.
2. Chalk for Desktop opens in your browser.
3. Click Join as guest.
4. You’re then sent to the Participants lobby.
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Once you’ve entered the lobby, your microphone will be active, and other people in the lobby will be able to hear you. You can mute your microphone using the mute/unmute icon.
5. Once the host selects which view will be shared, the session will begin.