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# Conduct an interview session

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During a live session, you can join calls, share content, collaborate with teammates, and troubleshoot issues as they come up.

Use the pages below to run interview sessions smoothly from start to finish:

* [Join an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/join-an-interview-session.md) — enter a session as a moderator, observer, or guest.
* [Navigate an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/navigate-an-interview-session.md) — move through the session workspace during a live call.
* [Share an interview session link](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/share-an-interview-session-link.md) — send direct session access to project members or participants.
* [Chat during an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/chat-during-an-interview-session.md) — send messages to participants or project members during a call.
* [Share stimuli during an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/share-stimuli-during-an-interview-session.md) — present images, links, or other materials live.
* [Take notes during an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/take-notes-during-an-interview-session.md) — capture observations without leaving the session.
* [Create markers during an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/create-markers-during-an-interview-session.md) — flag important moments for later review.
* [Manage camera audio and microphone during an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/manage-camera-audio-and-microphone-during-an-interview-session.md) — adjust your hardware settings during a session.
* [Share a screen during an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/share-a-screen-during-an-interview-session.md) — present your screen to participants.
* [Enable closed captions during an interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/enable-closed-captions-during-an-interview-session.md) — turn on captions for better accessibility.
* [Troubleshooting interview studies](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/troubleshooting-interviews.md) — resolve common session issues quickly.
* [Troubleshooting firewall issues](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/troubleshooting-firewall-issues.md) — fix connection problems caused by network restrictions.
* [Tips for a successful interview session](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/tips-for-a-successful-interview-session.md) — prepare for smoother, more effective sessions.
* [Improving your interview session call quality](/interview-studies/conduct-an-interview-session/improving-your-interview-session-call-quality.md) — improve stability, audio, and video quality.


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