How to set Join Before Host Setting Initially, do the following (this is a one-time setting), Go to settings and search for  Allow participants to join before host in the search box. Turn on the settling. Check the Participants can join check box. Set the desired time by selecting it from the dropdown. It's recommended to keep the time either  5 minutes before start time or 10 minutes before start time. Do not set it to anytime. Check the settings below every time you schedule a meeting. Scroll down until you find Options Click Show  See if the Allow participants to join check box is checked. If not, check it. Adjust the time if needed.