Use a code to join a live whiteboard session

If you’re whiteboarding on a Meet Hardware or Jamboard device and want someone’s input, you can generate a code they can use to join from a mobile app, browser, Meet Hardware or Jamboard device.

Step 1: Create a whiteboard code

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

Create a whiteboard code and send it to other collaborators so they can join from their device.

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 right, click Join .
3. Enter the code and click OK.

From your phone or tablet:

1. Download the Jamboard app on your mobile device from the Play Store or the Apple® App Store®.
2. On your phone or tablet, 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 the Jam Code tab, enter the code and tap Submit.