Zoom: Download and Access Your UMN Zoom Account

This article provides instructions for downloading and logging into Zoom via the desktop client, web portal, and mobile app for the University of Minnesota community.

You can join a Zoom meeting using a desktop client, web browser, or mobile app. When you join a meeting with the desktop or mobile client, you log in to your Zoom account at the same time. If you join through a web browser and the meeting requires authentication, you must log in to the Zoom Web Portal first.

Note to Students: If you have questions about finding Zoom meeting IDs, please reach out to your instructors.

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Zoom Web Portal

The Zoom Web Portal is your central hub for managing your profile, settings, and reports. You should use the portal (umn.zoom.us) the first time you log in to establish your account.

Logging in to the Zoom Web Portal

  1. Go to umn.zoom.us.

  2. Select Log In.

  3. Sign in using your University of Minnesota Internet ID and password.

  4. By default, you will land on your Meetings page. For a full overview of portal features, refer to Getting started with the Zoom Web Portal.

Zoom Desktop Client

The Zoom desktop client provides the most control during a meeting. UMN staff and faculty should already have the Zoom desktop client installed via Self Service (Mac) or Software Center (Windows). On a personal machine, you can download the client directly from the Zoom Download Center.

Note: For security purposes:

  • Zoom requires a log in every 7 days.

  • The system will display a pop-up alert when a log in is required.

  • You will not be logged out during an active meeting

Logging in to the Zoom Desktop Client

  1. Download and install the Zoom Workplace app from the Zoom Download Center.

  2. Launch the Zoom application from your computer.

  3. Select SSO (Single Sign-On).

  4. If prompted for a company domain, enter umn. (For more details, see Zoom's guide on signing in with SSO).

    Zoom app, SSO and domain windows highlighted. umn entered in domain field

  5. Select Continue. A web browser window will open to authenticate using Duo.

  6. Enter your University of Minnesota Internet ID and password, then click Sign In.

  7. Upon successful login, you will be taken to the Home tab.

The Zoom Desktop app interface showing the Home tab with icons for starting, joining, and scheduling meetings.

Zoom Mobile App

Sign in to the Zoom mobile app to join or host meetings from your iOS or Android device.

Logging in to the Zoom Mobile App

  1. Download the Zoom Workplace app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
  2. Launch the app and tap Sign In.
    The Start screen on the Zoom Mobile App with the buttons Join a Meeting, Sign Up and Sign In. Sign In is highlighted.
  3. Tap SSO
  4. Enter umn in the domain text field.
    1. A web browser window opens to authenticate using Duo. If you are already signed in to the University system through your browser, it may automatically log you in and redirect back to the Zoom app.
      1. If prompted, Enter your University of Minnesota Internet ID and password. 
      2. Tap Sign In.
        The UMN Single Sign On page in a mobile web browser showing the Internet ID and password fields along with the Sign In button.
      3. Tap Open to be taken back to the Zoom app if prompted.
        A prompt to Open this page in "Zoom" - open is highlighted.
  5. For additional assistance, view the Zoom guide for Getting started with iOS or Getting started with Android.
     

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