How to Set and Identify Hosts When Creating a Meeting via Microsoft Graph API

Question

Hello,

I am creating online meetings using the Microsoft Graph API and need to distinguish between hosts (organizers) and regular attendees. Specifically, I want to ensure that only designated hosts can perform actions such as recording, while regular attendees are restricted.

My Question:

Is there a way to mark or specify a participant as a "host" or "co-host" in Microsoft Teams meetings via the Graph API? If not, what is the recommended approach to manage host permissions and restrict actions like recording for regular attendees?

I am using the /v1.0/me/onlineMeetings or /v1.0/users/{userId}/events endpoints and would appreciate guidance on managing roles and permissions for meeting participants.

Thank you!

I can create Microsoft Teams meetings using both the Graph API SDK and direct HttpClient requests.

1. Graph API SDK
2. HttpClient
   

Answer 1

Hi @onyore

Currently, the Microsoft Graph API does not support marking a participant as a "host" or "co-host" directly.

However, you can use Teams admin center or PowerShell to prevent meeting participants to record meetings.

For more information on how to use Teams admin center or PowerShell to organize ordinary participants to record meetings, please refer to Manage Microsoft Teams meeting recording and transcription options for sensitive meetings.

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