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# How to Join a Session from Your Journal | Notary

This video and text guide explains how to join a notarization session in **BlueNotary** using your **Journal**. Once a session has been scheduled or created, you can quickly access and join it from your dashboard.

## Quick Video Guide:

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### Step 1: Log in to Your BlueNotary Dashboard
First, log in to your BlueNotary account and go to your main dashboard.
From the dashboard, locate the **Journal** tab in the left-hand navigation menu. The Journal contains all your past and upcoming notarization sessions.

### Step 2: Open the Journal
Click **Journal** in the left menu.
Inside the Journal, you will see a list of your sessions, including:
* Pending sessions
* Completed sessions
* Scheduled sessions ready to begin
Find the session you want to start.

### Step 3: Click “Join”
When a session is ready, a **Join** button will appear next to it.
Click **Join** to enter the session.
This will open the session pre-join screen.

### Step 4: Check Your Camera, Microphone, and Speakers
Before entering the session, BlueNotary will show a **pre-join screen** where you can verify your audio and video devices.
You should confirm:
* **Camera** is working and showing your video
* **Microphone** is selected correctly
* **Speakers** are set to the correct device
This step ensures the signer and notary can see and hear each other during the session.

### Step 5: Enter the Session
Once your devices are confirmed, click **Join Session**.
You will now enter the live notarization session.
Inside the session you will be able to:
* View the document(s)
* Tag signature, date, and notary fields
* Guide the signer through the signing process
* Complete the notarization

## Tips for a Smooth Session
To avoid issues when joining:
* Use **Google Chrome** for the best experience
* Ensure your **internet connection is stable**
* Allow your browser access to your **camera and microphone**
* Close other applications that may be using your camera

## Need Help?
If you experience issues joining a session:
* Refresh the page and try again
* Check that your browser permissions allow camera and microphone access
* Contact BlueNotary support if the issue persists

This process allows you to quickly access and start any notarization session directly from your **BlueNotary Journal**.