To set up a Zoom meeting, follow these steps:
- Create a Zoom Account
- Go to the Zoom website and sign up for a free account by providing your email or using Google/Facebook sign-in
- Download and Install Zoom
- Download the Zoom client for your device from zoom.us/download and install it
- Schedule a Meeting
- Sign in to your Zoom account via the web portal or app.
- Click on the "Meetings" tab, then select "Schedule a Meeting"
* Enter meeting details such as topic, date, time, and duration.
* Configure settings like meeting password, video/audio options, and enable features such as Waiting Room or allowing participants to join before the host
- Send Invitations
- After scheduling, copy the meeting invitation link or details and send it to participants via email, chat, or calendar invites
* You can also integrate Zoom with Google Calendar or Outlook to send invites directly
- Start the Meeting
- At the scheduled time, open Zoom, go to "Meetings," and click "Start" next to your meeting
* Join with computer audio and video as preferred
- Optional: Start an Instant Meeting
- Click "New Meeting" in the Zoom app to start a meeting immediately and then invite participants
These steps cover how to set up and run a Zoom meeting efficiently, whether scheduled in advance or started instantly