Internet connection requirements for Slido

As the world around us adjusts to hybrid ways of working, connectivity is more important than ever.

Whether you’re running a big event in a room with hundreds of attendees, a small team meeting, training session, or company all-hands, physically or virtually, we recommend a test run beforehand. Here’s what you need to know about the internet speed and bandwidth requirements. 

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Internet speeds and bandwidth

In order to use Slido at your event, a stable internet connection is required.

• A Slido participant needs 5 MB of data a day, while the admin needs around 15 MB of data a day*
• If you’re holding an in-person event, we recommend a speed of 5 to 10 mbits/s per 100 participants
• At large venues, it's a good practice to set up multiple access points to make sure people are connected at all times
  
  *data consumption depends on number of questions, polls and usage of Slido services in general, the more content your event has, the more data will be transferred.

Connecting up Slido devices & backups

Always have a backup plan to make sure you'll stay connected even if your Wi-Fi breaks.

• We recommend a LAN cable plugged into the presenter laptop to ensure a stable and uninterrupted connection
• Stable connection for devices that you'll use to administer Slido on the day
• Carry a smartphone with an active 3G or LTE data plan to quickly set up a Wi-Fi hotspot as a backup

Testing before showtime

We recommend a couple of simple checks before the show starts.

• Send a few testing questions and votes to Slido to test if the experience is fast and everything runs smoothly
• Continuously check if all Slido devices are connected to the network

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