Invite members to co-host a live stream

Last updated: September, 2026

You can invite co-hosts to your live streams to help create a dynamic, engaging experience.

A co-host is a person who collaborates with you (the host) during a live stream to present content, bring in their ideas and knowledge, and help you keep the conversation flowing and interesting.

To make the live stream experience seamless and valuable, choose a co-host who's:

• Expert or knowledgeable about the topic being presented in the stream.

• Engaging and comfortable with the presentation.

• Collaborative and adds value to the discussion.

• Familiar with your audience and their interests.

❗Important: To co-host a live stream with you, your co-host must already be a member of your community.

Here are the capabilities of the co-hosts in a live stream:

• Join you backstage before going live to allow for pre-stream coordination.

• Share their screen.

• Participate in the conversation using a camera and microphone.

• Send and respond to questions in the Live Q&A panel.

• Participate in live chat discussions to keep the community engaged.

• View the participant list.

• Remove themselves as a co-host.

ℹ️ Note: Multiple co-hosts can join your live stream based on your community’s subscription plan. For more information about live stream limits under your community plan, see the following:

• Circle live overview

• Circle pricing

There are a few options regarding inviting co-hosts:

• Invite co-hosts when setting up a stream.

• Invite co-hosts from backstage.

• Invite co-hosts while streaming live.

To add co-hosts while configuring the live stream:

1. On the Invite people screen, go to the Co-hosts tab and click Add co-hosts.

2. In the Add co-hosts dialog, enter the member's name and select them from the list.

3. Click Save.

Once you proceed to enter backstage, the member will receive an in-app notification and a push notification to join the live stream as a co-host.

💡 Tip: To remove any member from the attendees or co-hosts list, click Manage, hover over the name, and then click Remove.

ℹ️ Note: You can also invite co-hosts while scheduling a live stream event in your community. After creating the event draft, go to the event settings and add a member as a co-host in the People tab. 

To invite co-hosts while you’re backstage:

1. Click Participants 👥 on the control bar.

2. In the Participants panel, click Invite co-hosts.

3. Enter the name of the member you wish to invite and select them from the list.

4. Click Invite to stage.

The member will receive an in-app notification and a push notification to join the live stream as a co-host.

You can also invite members to co-host while the stream is live:

• For a member who is not yet in the stream: In the Participants panel, click Invite co-hosts. Enter the name of the member you wish to invite and select them from the list. Then, click Invite to stage.

  • The member will receive an in-app notification and a push notification to join the live stream as a co-host.

• For a member who has already joined as a participant: Go to the Participants panel. Hover over the participant’s name, click More actions (three dots) and select Invite to co-host.

  • The participant will see an on-screen banner inviting them to co-host, which they can accept or decline directly from the banner.

• Co-host a live stream

• Join a live stream as a co-host