Zoom: Teach, Meet, and Learn with Zoom

Zoom, an online video conferencing system, is now available to the UMN community!  Compare Zoom to Google Hangouts 

About this guide

This guide is for anyone who wants to use Zoom for basic teaching, meeting, and learning tasks. For more advanced topics, check out Schedule, Support, and Present.

For guidance specifically related to using Zoom within Canvas, read Host a Zoom Meeting within Canvas and Canvas: Communicate with Students.

The Use Best Practices section contains checklists and recommendations to guide you through any type of Zoom event. 

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Start Using Zoom

Set up your Account and Equipment

Log in to UMN Zoom
My Profile
Manage your profile photo, name, Personal Meeting ID, Personal Link, time zone, language, and Host Key
Set a Default Display Name Using MyU
HCC and Non-HCC accounts
Users with BAA status must protect health information
System and Equipment Recommendations
How Do I Use Zoom with a Web Browser?

Set Up Your Session

Compare Meetings and Webinars

Resources to help you use Zoom well, no matter which format you choose

Meeting Best Practices
Improve Your Zoom Experience
Optimize your zoom meeting or webinar
Teach Online Class Sessions with Zoom
Secure Your Zoom Meetings
Keep your Zoom sessions free from disruption.
Webinar Setup Checklist
Online Office Hours Guide
Good Practices
Zoom AI Companion: Guidance for Instructors
Learn about using Zoom's AI Companion to enhance your class sessions.
Schedule and Invite Participants
Use the Zoom for Google Calendar Add-On

Meet Successfully

Before Your Meeting

Test or Join Audio and Video
Check Your Meeting Settings
Assign In-Meeting/Webinar Roles
Enable Automatic Live Transcription
Personal Meeting Room
Set Up Live Streaming (optional)

During Your Meeting

Set Up Your Video Layout
Share the Screen
Share Device Sound During Screenshare
Screenshare from an iOS device
Optimize Video Display During Screenshare
Host and Co-Host Controls in a Meeting
Mute (or unmute) All Participants
Engage Your Audience with Polls
Use Breakout Rooms
Record Your Meeting or Webinar

After Your Meeting

Get a List of Attendees
Follow Up with a Survey or URL
Trim Your Zoom Recording

Troubleshoot and Learn More

Troubleshoot

Video or Camera Isn't Working
Video is Rotated
For Windows computers only
Black Screen During Screenshare
Audio Feedback or Echoes
Audio Issues on the Zoom Mobile App
For iOS and Android devices

Learn more

LinkedIn Learning: Learning Zoom
Watch a 45-minute training or Choose Sections You Need
Review the Host Controls (1:02)
Join a Meeting (0:53)
Improve Your Virtual Presentation Skills (36:04)
Tips on creating a professional appearance on video, engaging a remote audience, and making sure you leave a lasting impression
More Short Video Tutorials

Zoom has a Learning Center with access to on-demand courses, live training, and video tutorials.

Understand HCC Requirements
Zoom Learning Center
Use an Alternate Account After Leaving the University

Learn which account types are eligible for licensed UMN Zoom accounts