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title: Moderators
description: Moderators are there to help the speaker of the session. They have access to the speaker’s tools (if enabled by an event admin) and are able to help the speaker run the session. If your sessions are a
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# Moderators

### **What is a session moderator?**

Moderators are there to help the speaker of the session. They have access to the speaker’s tools (if enabled by an event admin) and are able to help the speaker run the session.

### **Where do Moderators Appear on the Session Page?**

If your sessions are a panel of speakers, you can specify which one is the moderator. They are displayed first in the session details, as seen below.![](https://sched.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-2025-09-11T013659.292.avif)

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### **Adding Moderators via Session Edit Page**

1. **Go to the Control Panel**  
   Log in and access your Control Panel.
2. **Open the Session** 
     - Navigate to the **“Schedule”** tab.
     - Click into the **session section** and select **Edit** on the session you want to update.![](https://sched.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-2025-09-11T013700.605.avif)
     - If needed, create a **new session** by selecting the **Plus (+) Icon**.
3. **Attach the Moderator** 
     - Click **“Attach People.”**
     - Either **select an existing person** from your list or **create a new person record.![](https://sched.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-2025-09-11T013702.285.avif)**
4. **Mark Them as Moderator** 
     - Once the person is attached, click **“Edit”** next to their name.![](https://sched.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-2025-09-11T013703.867.avif)
     - Enable the checkbox **“List under Moderator.”![](https://sched.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/image-2025-09-11T013705.388.avif)**

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### **Adding Moderators via Session Upload Spreadsheet**

1. **Go to the Control Panel**  
   Access your Control Panel.
2. **Download the Spreadsheet** 
     - Navigate to the **“Schedule”** tab → click **Session.**
     - Click the **Plus (+) Icon** and choose **“Download Spreadsheet.”**
3. **Edit the Spreadsheet** 
     - In **Column L**, add the moderator’s name(s) for each relevant session.
4. **Re-Upload the Spreadsheet** 
     - Go back to the **Plus (+) Icon** → **Select File** → **Upload** → **Finish Import**

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