Method and system for initiating online conference

One or more embodiments of the invention provide an online conference initiating method and system. The method comprises the following steps: receiving conference invitation information sent by an initiator client; based on the conference invitation information, obtaining participant information, and creating a conference sharing space; and sending a conference invitation request to the participant based on the participant information, the conference invitation request including an entry link of the conference shared space. 本说明书一个或多个实施例提供一种在线会议的发起方法及系统，所述方法包括：接收发起方客户端发送的会议邀约信息；基于所述会议邀约信息，获取参与方信息，并创建会议共享空间；基于所述参与方信息，向参与方发送会议邀约请求，所述会议邀约请求中包含所述会议共享空间的入口链接。