# Customize video calls

You can customize video calls in two places:

* **Workspace settings** control what guests see and how rooms behave.
* **Personal preferences** control how you join calls as a host.

Use the pages below to pick the right type of customization.

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### What you can customize

#### Workspace-level settings

Workspace admins can configure:

* Guest join defaults
* In-call interface elements
* Room branding, including logo and background color
* Recording behavior and consent

#### Personal host preferences

Each team member can set:

* Display name
* Join muted
* Join with camera off
* Self view behavior
* Camera effects
* Noise cancellation
* Low data mode

{% hint style="info" %}
Use **Video call settings** for anything shared across the workspace. Use **Personal video call preferences** for your own join defaults.
{% endhint %}


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