Overview
Show someone the page, window or screen you’re working on. Choose what to share in your browser, invite them with a code or link, and walk through it together.
Choose what people can see
Select Share My Screen, then Share Screen inside the session. Use the browser’s picker to choose an available tab, window or screen. The choices depend on your browser.
After you start sharing, you may also see requests for microphone and camera access. Decide on each separately. If you need to share sound, check whether your browser offers an audio option and enables it.
Invite someone into the session
Send the room link or QR code, or give your viewer the room code to enter with Join. Both paths lead through sign-in before the viewer enters the session.
On the preview screen, check your display name. Microphone and camera start off; enable them if wanted, then select Join session. Choose Join view-only to watch without them.
Check the device and session limits
Sharing requires a browser with screen capture support. The current interface disables presenting on iPhone and iPad; those devices can use the joining flow. Actual playback and permissions depend on the browser.
Sessions have a 20-minute cap unless an active Day Pass removes it. Only one participant can present at a time. Check the session’s displayed limits before starting a longer walkthrough.
End the session when finished
Use Leave to disconnect and stop the local media started for the session. If you stop capture from the browser’s sharing indicator, screen sharing stops, but use Leave to exit the session too.
Close private tabs and notifications before you present. Share the smallest area that shows what you need. Your viewers can see everything inside that area.
Examples & use cases
A presenter or viewer in a live walkthrough
Walk through a spreadsheet
A colleague needs to see the steps you are explaining.
A browser-supported tab, window or screen to A live shared view
- Close unrelated material and choose Share My Screen.
- Choose the smallest suitable surface in the browser picker.
- Invite the colleague and confirm they can see the intended cells.
- Stop sharing and Leave when finished.
Expected outcome
The viewer sees the selected surface; this is not a file transfer.
A presenter or viewer in a live walkthrough
Join a demonstration without a camera
You want to watch a walkthrough without transmitting camera or microphone media.
Room link or code to A view-only session
- Open the invitation and sign in.
- Keep camera and microphone off and choose Join view-only.
- Leave after the demonstration.
Expected outcome
Confirm the shared content is visible; playback depends on browser and connection.
Access & cost
Viewers must sign in. Starting a session may also require sign-in and credits. Review the access shown before sharing.
Privacy
Review the Privacy Policy for current data handling. Check the selected processing mode and share files, room links or recordings only with the intended recipient.
Questions about Screen Share
Can I join without my camera or microphone?
Yes. Sign in, leave microphone and camera off in the preview, and choose Join view-only. If permission is denied, the preview also offers a view-only path.
Will viewers hear the sound from my screen?
Screen capture requests audio, but available sources and audio options depend on the browser. Check the browser’s share-audio option and confirm that your viewers can hear it before relying on sound.
What happens if someone else is sharing?
The interface blocks another screen share while a participant holds the sharing slot. Wait for them to stop before presenting.
How can I avoid showing private information while sharing my screen?
Choose a specific tab or window when that option is available, close unrelated content, and hide notifications before sharing. Check the selected surface in the browser prompt. Stop sharing before opening information you do not want viewers to see.