In this article, we’ll explore the four different ways participants can be identified in Vevox sessions:
Default Identification Setting
By default, Vevox sessions are set to Anonymous, meaning all participant activity remains completely anonymous.
If you prefer to identify participants, you can switch to Identified. When this option is selected, participants must enter their name when joining the session via the app. Identified sessions also offer additional settings for how participant names appear in the Q&A feature.
Identification Options
1. Anonymous
- Participants remain entirely anonymous, including in data reports.
- Works with or without passcode protection.
2. Identified
- Participants must enter their name when joining the session.
- All live polling and survey responses are linked to participants and names are visible in data reports.
- Q&A settings allow three choices over name visibility.
Enterprise & Institutional Authentication (SAML SSO)
For organizations using Enterprise or Institutional plans, participants can log in using their organization’s authentication system instead of entering their names manually. Read more about it here.
A. Show Names
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- Participants' names are visible to everyone in the Q&A board.
- Their name appears alongside any messages they post.
- To enable this, set the identification option to Identified and then select Show Names.
Example of 'Show Names' identification on participant app:
Example of 'Show names' identification in present view:
Session settings for showing names:
B. Hide names
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- Participant names are hidden from public view in the Q&A board.
- Names remain only visible to the session organizer in data reports but are not shown to other participants.
- To enable this, set the identification option to Identified and then select Hide Names.
Example of Present view with names hidden in the Q&A board:
C. Participants' choice
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- Participants can decide whether to post questions or comments with their name visible or anonymous in Present view.
- Anonymous messages remain fully anonymous, even in data reports.
- When joining, participants must enter their name, but they can choose their visibility when posting.
When selecting the 'Participant Choice option,' a participant who joins the Vevox session must enter their name. When typing a message, a choice will appear, giving the participant the option of being identified or anonymous when posting their question or comment.
By understanding and selecting the right identification option, you can tailor your Vevox session to your needs and ensure a smooth experience for all participants.
- Set the identification method before starting the session. Switching between Anonymous and Identified modes will disconnect participants, requiring them to rejoin the session.
- You can change between Show Names and Hide Names anytime without affecting participant connections.
- Vevox does not collect participant mobile numbers, nor is it visible in any data reports.
- Participants can check their identification settings at any time by selecting the hamburger menu on the home screen and navigating to ‘Profile’.