# Participate in a public live stream as a visitor

https://help.circle.so/p/live-and-events/live-engagement/participate-in-a-public-live-stream-as-a-visitor

Category: [Live and events](https://help.circle.so/p/live-and-events) › [Live engagement](https://help.circle.so/p/live-and-events/live-engagement)

---

_Last updated: September, 2026_

Visitors who join the live stream will have view-only access, which includes the ability to:

- Watch live stream

- See live stream information

- View a list of participants

- Read chat messages

- Leave the stream

> ℹ️ **Note:** If any member accidentally joins as a visitor, they can click **Login to chat** in the **Chat** panel to sign in to their account to participate in the chat during the live stream.

 ![](https://assets-v2.circle.so/962rld77oyr7nj2rd2uljkdes5ix)

📚 For more information about how visitors access the public live stream, see [**Join a public live stream as a visitor**](/p/live-and-events/live-engagement/join-a-public-live-stream-as-a-visitor)[.](/p/live-and-events/live-engagement/join-a-public-live-stream-as-a-visitor)