# Invite members to co-host a live stream

https://help.circle.so/p/live-and-events/live-setup/invite-members-to-co-host-a-live-stream

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

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_Last updated: September, 2026_

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

## **Get to know the co-host role**

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.

### What co-hosts can do during a live stream

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**](/p/live-and-events/live-setup/circle-live-overview)
> 
> - [**Circle pricing**](https://circle.so/pricing/)

## **Invite co-hosts to live stream**

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.

### **Invite co-hosts when setting up a stream**

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. 

### **Invite co-hosts from backstage**

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.

### **Invite co-hosts while streaming live**

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**. 

- **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**.

## **Relevant articles**

- [**Co-host a live stream**](/p/live-and-events/live-engagement/co-host-a-live-stream)

- [**Join a live stream as a co-host**](/p/live-and-events/live-engagement/join-a-live-stream-as-a-co-host)