How-to Join a Deposition

Owned by Dante Taylor (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Aug 25, 2022 by Eric Hoeberlein (Deactivated)
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This article will explain all of the ways you will be able to join a deposition

Instructions

There are several ways to join a deposition. The first way to join is by using a sharable link sent by the Host of the deposition. The second way to join a deposition is for the Host to send a direct invitation. The final way to join a deposition is to be forwarded a direct email invitation from another attendee.

Shareable Link

  1. When the Host sends a Shareable Link, attendees will have a couple of options when joining a deposition.

    1. Attendees will be able to create an account

      1. For more information please see How-to Create an Account

         

    2. The attendee will be able to join using a guest account

      1. For more information please see How-to Join a Deposition Using a Guest Account

         

    3. If you are not a part of an organization when you join using a shareable link you will automatically join as a counsel role

      1. Owners and Managers will join as a Co-Host

      2. For more information about organizations please see Organization Structure Explained

  2. Once you have successfully signed in, you will be directed to the pre-call page where you can adjust your camera and microphone settings before joining the deposition

     

  3. You will be asked by Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to allow the use of your camera and microphone

    1. Select Allow

      1. For more information please see

      2. Google Chrome's Camera and Microphone settings

      3. Microsoft Edge's Camera and Microphone settings

         

    2. If the camera and microphone are not connected, or if you deny the permissions, you will be directed to the troubleshooting page

      1. From this page, you can manage browser permissions or join without a camera and microphone

      2. For more information, please see

        1. Windows 10 Microphone and Webcam Troubleshooting

        2. MacOS Microphone and Webcam Troubleshooting

        3. Microsoft Edge's Camera Microphone settings



New users will be sent an email that requires a link to be clicked to verify their account before you can log in for the first time.

A Guest Account can only be created through a shareable link

Direct Email Invite

  1. When the Host sends a Direct Invitation email to the upcoming deposition, the attendees will be able to click the “Join Now” button from the email. First time users will be directed to the sign-up page to create your new account

     

    1. When an attendee is directly invited, the Host will have control over each attendee’s role in the deposition

      1. For more information, please see How-to Add Attendees to a New Deposition

  2. Once you have created your account you will be directed to the pre-call page where you can adjust your camera and microphone settings before joining the deposition

     

  3. You will be asked by Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to allow the use of your camera and microphone

    1. Select “Allow”

      1. For more information please see

        1. Google Chrome's Camera and Microphone settings

        2. Microsoft Edge's Camera and Microphone settings



    2. If the camera and microphone are not connected, or if you deny the permissions, you will be directed to the troubleshooting page

      1. From this page, you can manage browser permissions or join without a camera and microphone

      2. For more information please see

        1. Windows 10 Microphone and Webcam Troubleshooting

        2. MacOS Microphone and Webcam Troubleshooting

        3. Microsoft Edge's Camera Microphone settings



When you receive a Direct Email Invitation, you will not need to verify your account

Forwarded Email Invite

  1. When an attendee has been forwarded a Direct Invitation, you will be taken to the login page

    1. First-time users will be directed to the signup page

    2. For more information, please see How-to Create an Account

       

  2. When a user who has not been directly invited attempts to join a deposition with a forwarded email invitation or shared deposition URL link, they will be directed to the Request to Join page.

    1. Click “Request to Join”

    2. For more information, please see How-to Use the Request to Join Feature

       

  3. Once the Host accepts the request to join, you will be directed to the pre-call page where you can adjust your camera and microphone settings before joining the deposition

     

  4. You will be asked by Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to allow the use of your camera and microphone

    1. Select Allow

      1. For more information, please see

        1. Google Chrome's Camera and Microphone settings

        2. Microsoft Edge's Camera and Microphone settings

           

    2. If the camera and microphone are not connected, or if you deny the permissions, you will be directed to the troubleshooting page

      1. From this page, you can manage browser permissions or join without a camera and microphone

      2. For more information please see

        1. Windows 10 Microphone and Webcam Troubleshooting

        2. MacOS Microphone and Webcam Troubleshooting

        3. Microsoft Edge's Camera Microphone settings