To mute someone in a Zoom meeting, the meeting host or co-host can navigate to the Participants panel, find the participant's name, hover over it, and select "Mute" according to Zoom Support. Alternatively, the host can mute all participants by clicking "Mute All" in the Participants panel. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Open the Participants panel: As the host or co-host, click the "Participants" button in the meeting controls. 
2. Locate the participant: Find the person you want to mute in the list of participants. 
3. Mute the participant: Hover over their name and click "Mute". You can also choose "Ask to Unmute" if you want to prompt them to unmute themselves. 
4. Mute all participants: If you want to mute everyone at once, click "Mute All" at the bottom of the Participants panel. You can also choose to allow participants to unmute themselves. 

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Mute Someone on Zoom

Step 1

Following that, go to the menu bar and click 'Participants'.

Step 2

Find the name of the participant you want to mute and then click the 'Mute' button next to it.

Step 3

After completing these steps, the microphone of the selected participants will be silenced during the meeting.

Pro Tips for Muting Someone on Zoom

1. Start or Join a Zoom Meeting
   Open the Zoom app or web client and start a new meeting or join an existing one where you're the host or co-host.

2. Make Sure You Are the Host or Co-Host
   Only the meeting host or co-host can mute other participants. Check your status in the participant list.

3. Open the Participants Panel
   Click on the Participants button in the Zoom toolbar at the bottom of the screen to view the list of attendees.

4. Locate the Person You Want to Mute
   In the participant list, find the name of the person you want to mute.

5. Click the Mute Button
   Hover over their name and click the Mute button that appears next to it. This will silence their microphone immediately.

6. Mute Everyone at Once (Optional)
   To mute all participants, click the More button at the bottom of the Participants panel and select Mute All.

7. Prevent Participants from Unmuting Themselves (Optional)
   After clicking Mute All, you can check the option Allow participants to unmute themselves if you want to keep them muted.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

1. Not Being the Host or Co-Host
   You cannot mute others unless you are the meeting host or have been assigned as a co-host.

2. Mute Option Not Appearing
   If the participant is already muted or using a phone dial-in, the mute button may be unavailable.

3. Forgetting to Mute New Joiners
   Enable Mute participants upon entry in your meeting settings to keep background noise to a minimum.

4. Participants Unmuting Themselves
   Use the Disable unmute option when muting all participants to maintain better control.

5. Accidentally Muting Yourself
   Be careful not to click your own mute button when managing others.

Common FAQs About Muting Someone on Zoom

1. Can I mute someone if I’m not the host?
   No, only the host or co-host has permission to mute others in a Zoom meeting.

2. Will participants know they’ve been muted?
   Yes, Zoom notifies users when they have been muted by the host.

3. Can participants unmute themselves after being muted?
   Yes, unless the host has disabled the option for them to unmute.

4. How can I mute everyone automatically?
   Go to meeting settings and enable the Mute participants upon entry option before starting the meeting.

5. Can I mute someone on Zoom mobile?
   Yes, tap Participants, find the person’s name, and tap Mute next to it, if you are the host or co-host.

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