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Quickstart Guide to Zoom

Quickstart Guide to Zoom

After consulting the guidance all support requests should be directed to videoconf@strath.ac.uk. Extension 5334, +44 (0)141 574 5334. For more information see Video Conferencing Service Booking & Enquiries

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service you can use to virtually meet with others - either by video or audio-only or both, all while conducting live chats - and it lets you record those sessions to view later. 


Getting started

From your web browser, navigate to:

https://strath.zoom.us

Click on Sign in

Enter your usual Strathclyde email address and password


Install the Zoom Client

Download the Zoom Desktop App (Zoom Client)

  • Goto https://strath.zoom.us/download
  • Click the Download and Install button.
  • Once downloaded, open the App
  • Go to the Sign in with SSO button
  • Enter your Strathclyde email address and password

Download the Zoom Mobile App

  • Goto https://strath.zoom.us/download
  • Click the Download in App Store button for Apple iPhone or Download in Google Play for Android
  • Once downloaded, open the App
  • Go to the Sign in with SSO button
  • Enter your Strathclyde email address and password

Testing your setup

It is a good idea to test your computer setup for Zoom using this link:

https://zoom.us/test


This will enable you to join a test meeting and check your internet connection, audio and video.



Scheduling a meeting

Click on Schedule a New Meeting

Select your meeting settings:

  1. Topic (Module Code, Class Type etc.)
  2. Description (optional)
  3. When (Date and Time)
  4. Duration (note: this is not a hard limit when the meeting will end, but will give invitees an idea of the meeting duration)
  5. Time Zone
  6. Recurrence
  7. Meeting Password (this is best left unchecked)
  8. Video (this is your webcam - it can be disabled or enabled)
  9. Audio (select Both)
  10. Meeting Options (select Mute upon entry)


Click Save to finish.