Summary of how to sign up for Zoom and how to hold and participate in meetings

At the same time, with the spread of web conferencing tools such as Zoom, there are probably many people who have begun to communicate with each other using Zoom regardless of whether they are on or off.

To waiting room , the screen will change to the following screen. Please wait until the host a meeting with Zoom, you need to sign up first.

Here, we explain how to install the app and sign up when using Zoom for the first time.

We also introduce the basic operations of Zoom after signing up and how to deal with problems, so if you are planning to introduce Zoom, please refer to it.

Install and sign up for Zoom

Zoom only requires you to sign up to host a meeting.

First, let’s take a closer look at the difference between signing up and signing in, and how to sign up on your computer and smartphone.

Difference between sign up and sign in

When using web tools such as Zoom, you often see the two words “sign up” and “sign in”.

Signing up means registering as a member, and is an operation required when using the tool for the first time.

Signing in, on the other hand, is an operation that verifies your identity when using the tool after registering as a member.

“Login” and “logon” are sometimes used, but there is no difference in their meaning.

In other words, when you use Zoom for the first time, you need to “sign up”, and after the second time, you need to “sign in“.

The same applies to other tools and SNS, so it is a good idea to take this opportunity to remember the meaning and difference of words.

Desktop App (Windows/Mac) Procedure

Zoom can also be used from a browser, but it is more convenient to install the desktop application.

Here, we will explain how to install and sign up for the free version of Zoom.

The procedure for signing up on a computer such as Windows or Mac is as follows.

1. Access the Zoom page from your web browser
2. Enter your email address and click the “Sign up is free” button
3. Select your date of birth and click “Continue”
4. Open the email you received and click the “Activate Account” button
5. You will be asked if you want to register as a school representative, so select “Yes” or “No” and click the “Continue” button.
6. Enter your name and set up a password at the individual meeting, go to the settings tab and enable it. This setting will give you an option to set your password and click the “Continue” button
7. Invite others or click the Skip Step button
8. Click the “Start Zoom Meeting Now” button

This completes the Zoom sign-up operation.

After the meeting starts, you can choose to download the desktop app, so click to download it.

After the installation is complete, we recommend that you launch the app and check if you can sign in properly with the registered information.

Mobile App (iOS/Android) Procedures

Basically, the operation is the same when using from an iPhone or Android smartphone.

However, since a browser cannot be used on smartphones and tablets, it is necessary to install an app.

The procedure for signing up with a mobile device such as iPhone / iPad / Android is as follows.

1. Search for Zoom on the AppStore or GooglePlay
2. Select “Zoom Cloud Meetings” and install
3. Launch the app and tap the “Sign up” button (if you have already signed up on your computer, complete by “Signing in”)
4. Set your birthday, email address, name and tap “Sign up”
5. Open the email you received and tap the “Activate Account” button
6. Set a password and tap the “Continue” button
7. Invite others or tap the Skip Step button
8. Tap the “Go to My Account” button

This completes the Zoom sign-up operation.

Quit the app, restart it, and see if you can sign in without problems.

Basic operations after sign-up (invitation/participation)

After signing up for Zoom, let’s actually have a meeting.

Next, we will explain how to hold a Zoom meeting as a host and how to participate in a Zoom meeting as a guest.

How to invite to a meeting

The procedure for holding a meeting on Zoom and inviting other members is as follows. (For PC)

1. Launch Zoom desktop app
2. Click on the “Meetings” tab
3. Click the “Copy Invitation” button in the My Personal Meeting ID field
4. Notify the invitation URL by email or chat within Zoom
5. Click New Meeting on the Home tab

After starting a new meeting, the member who received the invitation will be able to participate in the call.

You can also invite additional members during the meeting.

How to join a meeting

To join the meeting, simply click the invitation URL sent by the host.

Signing up and signing in to Zoom is optional, but if you use it regularly for work, it may be more convenient to register.

What to do if you can’t sign in to Zoom

Even if you have completed the Zoom sign-up, there is a possibility that troubles such as being unable to sign in with the app or suddenly becoming unusable may occur.

Finally, let’s take a closer look at the causes and countermeasures when you can’t sign in successfully.

If authentication fails

Zoom allows you to sign in using your Facebook account as well as your email address.

However, please note that if you change the address registered with Facebook, you will not be able to sign in to Zoom.

If you can’t sign in because you changed your Facebook address, reset your Facebook registration address and sign in again.

I forgot my password

If you forget the password you use to sign in to Zoom, reset your password.

By entering the registered address from the password reset page ( https://zoom.us/forgot_password ), a reset email will be sent.

Follow the instructions in the email to set a new password.

Even if there is a cause on the Zoom side

If there is no problem with your email address and password, check if there is a problem on the Zoom side.

If there is a problem with Zoom due to excessive access, basically there is no choice but to wait until it is resolved.

It is also possible that the Zoom version is still old.

The desktop app version needs to be updated on the device side, so check frequently to make sure you always have the latest version.

summary

• Zoom requires signup only if you host a meeting
• Although it can be used from a computer browser, it is smoother to use the app version after registration
• If you can’t sign in, check your email address and password settings

Zoom is multi-functional and simple to use, making it an easy-to-use web conferencing tool for first-time users.

Security measures are also in place, so if you are thinking of introducing a web conferencing tool in your company, please consider using Zoom.