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# Pre-Join Lobby for Candidate-Web

The Pre-Join Lobby allows candidates to prepare for the interview and adjust all required settings before entering the session.

### **Steps**

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1. Upon entering the Pre-Join Lobby, allow access to your microphone and camera.

   Note: If your **browser or system permissions** for camera and microphone are not enabled, you will not be able to join the meeting.

   Please follow the steps in [Allowing Hardware Permissions](https://www.notion.so/Allowing-Hardware-permissions-527fd096e82b4646826e2779d12421de?pvs=21) to grant necessary access.
2. Choose your preferred **video and audio devices** for the meeting.
3. Configure your **camera and microphone settings :** you can mute or unmute your mic and turn your camera on or off before joining the session.
4. You may remain in the Pre-Join Lobby or enter the meeting and wait there until the interviewer joins.
5. The lobby displays the **number of participants** already in the meeting.
6. When you're ready for the interview, click on '**Join Interview'** to start the session.