diff --git a/src/pages/GuestJoin.jsx b/src/pages/GuestJoin.jsx
index 7fb360f..b14f818 100644
--- a/src/pages/GuestJoin.jsx
+++ b/src/pages/GuestJoin.jsx
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ export default function GuestJoin() {
       toast.error(t('room.guestRecordingConsent'));
       return;
     }
-    if (!status.running) {
+    if (!status.running && !roomInfo?.anyone_can_start) {
       setWaiting(true);
       return;
     }