Zoom, your ideal video conferencing tool: A quick guide

 People and teams all over the world are resorting to connecting through video-conferencing platforms rather than holding physical meetings. This is due to several reasons, for example, in this era of the covid-19 pandemic virtual meetings can help prevent the spread of covid-19. 

There is no doubt that tools like Zoom are becoming increasingly popular by the day. With Zoom, you can video conference with anyone in the world with the click of a button. You'll need an internet connection and, of course, a phone, tablet, or computer.

This guide is for you if you're just getting started with Zoom.

What exactly is Zoom?

Zoom is a tool that makes hosting virtual meetings a breeze. Because of its excellent audio, video, screen sharing, instant messaging, and other features, this cloud-based remote communication tool makes video conferencing enjoyable.

How to create a Zoom account and activate it

A Zoom account is completely free. To create a Zoom account, all you have to do is go to the signup page. Enter your credentials after visiting zoom.us/signup. An email will be sent to you with instructions on how to activate your newly created account.

How do I get online access to my Zoom account?

To get to the Zoom sign-in page, open your browser and type zoom.us/signin into the address bar. Use the required sign-in credentials to log in. You'll be able to access the Zoom web portal once you've signed in. You can easily update your profile, change your preferences, or set up a meeting.

How do I schedule a meeting?

You can use the Zoom web portal, the Zoom client, or one of Zoom's plugins or extensions to schedule a meeting. The choice is yours to make.

 Let's look at how to schedule a meeting using the Zoom web portal.

To begin, open your web browser and log into your Zoom account. Then select Meetings. Now select Schedule a meeting.  Choose your meeting's date and time, as well as any other options you might want to use. Now click on save when you're finished in order to make your changes permanent. You've finally scheduled your Zoom meeting.

What is the procedure for downloading the Zoom client?

You can easily download the Zoom client to your device, whether you're using a computer or a smartphone. All you have to do is go to the Zoom download page to get started. It makes no difference what operating system you're running. Zoom is available for Mac, Windows, ChromeOS, Linux, iOS, and Android users.

How do I get a test meeting started?

Perhaps you'd like to hold a practice meeting to get a feel for Zoom before attending a real meeting. To join a Zoom test meeting, go to zoom.us/test and select Join from the drop-down menu. A test meeting also allows you to check the condition of your speakers, microphone, and other equipment.

As the host, how do I begin a meeting?

Let's look at how to use the Zoom web portal to start a Zoom meeting. 

To begin, log in to the Zoom portal. After you've signed in, go to Meetings. Start by selecting Upcoming Meetings from the drop-down menu. If you have the Zoom client installed, it will launch automatically when you start your meeting.

What is the best way to invite people to a meeting?

This is a fairly straightforward procedure. Simply click on Copy invitation after scheduling your meeting. If the meeting host has sent you a join meeting link, you can join the meeting by clicking it. Instead of using a meeting link, you can use a meeting ID and passcode.

Conclusion

You're good to go now that we've looked at how to get started with Zoom. You can now communicate with your colleagues. Zoom is fantastic and helps you stay connected with colleagues. Whether you want to conduct an interview, workshop or you just want to have a one-on-one chat with a pal, it's achievable with Zoom.