How do I give access to my Blackboard Collaborate session to non-UMBC participants?

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With the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, guests will be able to join the room - if you allow them to do so.

1. Go to the Control Panel -> Course Tools.
2. Click Blackboard Collaborate Ultra.
3. The Collab dashboard for your course will display.
   
   
    
4. You can either use the Course Room or create a session. See this FAQ -> How can I create a custom session in Blackboard Collaborate? 

Using the Course Room Guest Link

1. Click on the contextual menu located on the far right. It is identified by a circle with three horizontal dots:
2. Select Copy Guest Link.
   
    
   
   
3. A unique Guest Link will appear.
4. Copy the link and provide it via email to your guests.
   
   
    
5. Optional: Provide the phone number and PIN to guests to dial in to an audio-only.

Using the Custom Session Guest Link

1. After creating a session, click on the contextual menu located on the far right.
2. Select Copy Guest Link.
   
   
3. A unique Guest Link will appear.
4. Copy the link and provide it via email to your guests.
5. Optional: Provide the phone number and PIN to guests to dial in to an audio-only.