# \&holdwithvideo

Sender-Side Option! ([`&push`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/push), [`&room`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/room))

## Aliases

* `&queue4`

## Details

`&holdwithvideo` is the same basic workflow as [`&hold`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/guest-queuing-parameters/and-hold-alpha), except the director can already see and hear the guest before activation.

Before activation:

* the guest sees a waiting message
* the guest does not see or hear the director
* the director can preview the guest's live audio/video

After activation or transfer:

* the waiting overlay is cleared for the guest
* both sides move into normal live room behavior

This mode applies to guest invite links when the director is not using the room-wide `&queue` screening model.

## Related

{% content-ref url="queue" %}
[queue](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/guest-queuing-parameters/queue)
{% endcontent-ref %}