# Visual quick start guide


When anonymous users try to join a meeting, the **Waiting Room** section appears in the **Attendees** panel. The following image shows the section. Numbers in the image correspond to the numbered text below.

![\[A list of names with Xs and checkmarks next to them, plus three numbered call outs.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/chime/latest/ug/images/waiting-room-basic.png)


In the image:

1. The red oval displays the number of users in the Waiting Room. Under **Apply to all**, choose the **X** to deny all users, or select the checkmark to admit all users.

1. To deny or admit individual users, select the **X** or checkmark next to that user's name, phone number, or conference room ID.

1. Users that you admit to the meeting appear in the **Present** section. The brackets (**< >**) indicate anonymous users.