Conference Now is a user-based conference bridge solution. Each conference allows up to 15 attendees.

You can use any phone (including a mobile phone) to host or join a meeting. 

Setting Up Your Conference Room      

Before hosting a Conference Now meeting, you must configure your conference settings.

1. Go to myphone.ncsu.edu (Self Care Portal).
2. Click the General Settings tab.
   
3. Set your Phone Service PIN.
   • The PIN can be 1-128 digits.
   • A six-digit PIN is recommended for security.
   • The PIN is NOT your voicemail PIN. 
     
4. Click Save.
   
5. Set your Conference Now Attendees Access Code.
   • Do not use the same number as your PIN.
   • You can change the Access Code at any time for added security.
     
6. Click Save.

Scheduling Your Conference Now Call

Conference Now meetings do not require formal scheduling in the system.

To invite attendees:

• Send an email or calendar invite.
• Include:
  • The Meeting Number (your campus phone number)
  • The Access Code

Suggested Email Template

Include: 

• Date and time of meeting
• On-campus dial-in: 3-2663 (3-CONF)
• Off-campus dial-in: 919-513-2663
• Meeting Number (your five-digit extension)
• Access Code

Starting Your Conference Now Call 

1. Call the Conference Now service:
   • On campus: 3-2663 (3-CONF) 
     
   • Off-campus: 919-513-CONF (919-513-CONF) 
     
2. Enter the Meeting Number (your five-digit extension), then press#.
3. Enter your PIN.
   
   Important:

• There is no voice confirmation after entering your PIN.
• You will hear a tone when attendees join.
• If you do not join within 15 minutes, attendees will be disconnected.

Joining as an Attendee 

1. Dial:
   1. On campus: 3-2663
   2. Off-campus: 919-513-2663
2. Enter the Meeting Number, then press #.
3. Enter the Access Code, then press #.

If attendees join before the host:

• They will remain in a lobby area.
• Hold music will play until the host joins.

Notes:

• Each conference supports up to 15 attendees.
• Access Codes can be changed at any time to maintain security.
• The Phone Service PIN is separate from your Voicemail PIN.