Getting Started¶
La Suite Meet works entirely in your browser — no installation required. This guide walks you through joining and creating your first meeting.
Requirements¶
- A modern browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest version)
- A microphone (and optionally a webcam)
- Camera and microphone access permissions
- A stable internet connection
Creating a meeting¶
You must be logged in to create a meeting.
- Log in to your Meet instance
- On the home page, choose one of two options:
- Create a meeting for a later date — schedule a meeting for a specific time
- Start an instant meeting — start a meeting immediately
- Share the meeting link or code with participants
The meeting link follows the format: https://your-meet-instance.example.com/<room-slug>
Joining a meeting¶
From a link¶
- Click the meeting link shared by the organizer
- If prompted, allow camera and microphone access
- Enter your name in the pre-join screen
- Configure your camera and microphone
- Click Join to enter the room
By code¶
If you received a meeting code (format: abc-defg-hij):
- Go to the home page
- Paste the link or code into the join field
- Click Join meeting
If the room has a waiting room enabled, you will see a waiting screen until the host admits you.
Pre-join screen¶
Before entering a meeting, you can:
- Set your display name (shown to other participants)
- Toggle your camera on or off
- Toggle your microphone on or off
- Preview your video feed
- Configure backgrounds and effects via Backgrounds and effects
In-meeting controls¶
The control bar at the bottom of the screen provides meeting controls.
Audio & Video¶
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Mute or unmute your microphone |
| Camera | Enable or disable your camera |
Sharing¶
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Screen share | Share your screen or a specific window |
Side panels¶
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Participants | View and manage meeting participants |
| Chat | Open the chat panel |
Reactions & Tools¶
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Reactions | Send emoji reactions (applause, laugh, heart, etc.) |
| More tools | Access transcription, recording, and other tools |
Leaving¶
Use the leave button to exit the meeting. Room owners who leave do not end the meeting for others.
Keyboard shortcuts¶
Press Ctrl+Shift+/ to open the shortcuts panel. Common shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
M |
Toggle microphone |
E |
Toggle camera |
S |
Toggle screen share |
Ctrl+Shift+/ |
Open shortcuts settings |
Sound notifications¶
Sound notifications can be enabled or disabled for:
- New participant joins
- Hand raised
- Message received
Configure these in the Settings page (/settings).