# Managing the microphones of all users

During a Session, you may want to mute the microphones of all users. For example, to ensure silence before someone delivers a presentation. In public persistent sessions, you may want to adjust the settings so that all LITE users are permanently muted.

<figure><img src="/files/2pHifRNtZPEUudrAfhjC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Mic options on the Session Settings tab.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Muting all users

To mute all users regardless of their subscription type, complete the following steps:

1. Open your menu or tablet, select **Host Controls** <img src="/files/bTt7cPfqc3Y5PAHZIalW" alt="" data-size="line">, and then select **Session Settings**.
2. Select **Mic**.
3. In the **Mute users** dialog, turn on the **Mute all users** toggle.
4. **Optional**: To allow users to unmute themselves, turn on the **Allow user to unmute themselves** toggle.
5. Select **Apply**.

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you choose not to let users unmute themselves, all users in the Session will remain muted until you return to **Mute users** dialog and change the settings. Hosts are not affected by these settings.
{% endhint %}

If you allow users to unmute their microphones, the **Mute all users** toggle remains on, even if individual users unmute themselves. To mute all users again, turn the **Mute all users** toggle off and then on again.

## Muting LITE users

LITE users are those that have registered for a free account. In some circumstances you may want to mute LITE users. For example, to reduce potential annoyances in public spaces that aren't moderated, or to provide a premium event experience for PLUS and ENTERPRISE users.

To mute all LITE users in a Session, complete the following steps:

1. Open your menu or tablet, select the **Users** page <img src="/files/bSWKe67szXvzdXu5juSY" alt="" data-size="line">, and then select **Session Settings**.
2. Select **Mic**.
3. In the **Mute users** dialog, turn on the **Hard mute LITE users** toggle.

{% hint style="info" %}
If the **Hard mute LITE users** toggle is turned on, a host can unmute individual LITE users. For instructions on how to unmute an individual user, see [Managing the microphone of an individual user](/engage/host-controls/controlling-microphones/managing-the-microphone-of-an-individual-user.md).
{% endhint %}


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