> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bigbluebutton.com/docs/llms.txt
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# Share iPad screen

> Share an iPad screen in a BigBlueButton session by mirroring the iPad to a Mac and screen-sharing the QuickTime window.

Safari on iPad cannot share its screen directly into BigBlueButton. To share an iPad screen, mirror the iPad to a Mac using QuickTime Player, then screen-share the QuickTime window from the Mac in your BigBlueButton session.

The result is that other users in the session see your iPad screen as a live view.

## Connect the iPad to your Mac

Connect your iPad to your Mac with a USB-C cable. When the iPad prompts you, select **Allow**.

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To verify the connection, open **Finder**. Your iPad appears under **Locations** — for example, **iPad Pro (2)** in the screenshot below.

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## Mirror the iPad with QuickTime Player

Open **QuickTime Player** and select **New Movie Recording**.

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Select the **arrow** next to the red **Record** button to open the source menu.

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In the source menu, choose your iPad by name (for example, **iPad Pro (2)**).

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You do not need to actually record. The goal is to display your iPad screen on the Mac so it can be screen-shared.

## Screen-share the QuickTime window

In BigBlueButton, select **Share screen** in the media bar. Choose **Window**, then **Movie Recording**, then **Share**.

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BigBlueButton shares the iPad screen to all users in the session. Anything you do on the iPad is visible to everyone live.

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