Use a code to join a live whiteboard session

If you’re using a whiteboard on a Google Meet hardware device or Jamboard and want someone’s input, you can generate a code that they can use to join from a mobile app, web browser, Meet hardware device, or Jamboard device.

Step 1: Create a whiteboard code

You can create a code on a supported Meet hardware or Jamboard device. Codes cannot currently be created in a browser window or the mobile app. 

1. If you see a screensaver, tap the screen to start a new whiteboard.
2. Tap Menu Share via Jam code.
3. Select whether you want to give view or edit access to your whiteboard.
4. Copy the whiteboard code and send it to other people on your team.

Step 2: Enter the code on another device

From your computer:

1. In a browser, go to jamboard.google.com.
2. At the top, click Join .
3. Enter the code and click OK.

From a mobile device:

1. Download the Jamboard app for Android or iOS.
2. Open the Jamboard app.
3. Tap Menu Join by Jam code.
4. Enter the code and tap Submit.

From another supported Meet hardware or Jamboard device:

1. If you see a screensaver, tap the screen to start a new whiteboard.
2. Tap Menu Open a Jam.
3. Tap Jam Code, enter the code, and tap Submit.