Zoom Login and Sign up- The Perfect Guide to Your Meeting Room 

The pandemic has been wreaking havoc on social and personal lives for more than a couple of years now. People from all parts of the globe have had a hard time communicating to different places for work and personal purposes. 

This is why platforms like Zoom have been on the rise lately as they have made it possible for people to connect without having to go out and worrying about catching something that resembles flu. The platform of Zoom is being used by a majority of the population for all sorts of activities in both personal and professional settings. 

Making use of the platform with your virtual assistant can make the overall experience even better.

In case you are also looking to get started with the platform, read the blog till the end to know all about the login and sign-up process for the platform along with a couple of tricks that we have for you up to our sleeve. 

So, without delaying the deed any further, let us get into it. 

Different Ways to Sign up for a Zoom Account

There are two simple ways that can be used to sign up on the platform of Zoom and both of them have been mentioned below in the simplest of ways.

Via the Zoom App

Setting up a Zoom login account on a mobile device is easy enough if you follow the steps mentioned below in the correct order;

• Begin by downloading the zoom application for iOS or Android devices and launch it to proceed further with the process. 
• On the page that pops up, you will need to click on the “sign up” button. 
• In the next window, you will need to enter your date of birth for verification purposes. Upon following the step, enter the required details such as first name, last name, and email address to hit the sign-up button. 
• For the next step, an email will be sent to you by the Zoom team stating the activation of the Zoom account. 
• Simply open the email and click on the option that says. “Activate your account”

And that’s how it is done. These two different methods can help users to create a Zoom sign in account 

Via a Web Portal 

• Begin by opening your web browser and visiting the Zoom.us login portal to access the sign-up page for the service. From there, you will need to click on the option of “Sign up, It’s free” which is available at the top right corner of your screen.

• In case you don’t want to create an account on the platform, you can also make good use of your Google, SSO, or Facebook account. 
• In the next window, you will need to enter your date of birth correctly and click on continue. 

• Now, simply enter the correct email address that you would like to use for the Zoom account and hit the sign-up option. 

• Following this, you will need to open your email account and open the email that you have received to open the link that comes with the mail. 
• After this, click on the “activate account” button that was sent to you by Zoom.
• Next, simply type your first name and last name along with a strong password for your account. 
• Carry yourself through the terms of use and conditions. Hit the continue button once you have done the same. 

This is it. These simple steps can help users to create a login account for Zoom meetings without much fuss. 

Easy Ways to Login to Your Zoom Account

Accessing your account for the Zoom web portal is pretty easy. Simply follow the two different methods that have been mentioned below.

From the Zoom Mobile App

• Begin by opening the Zoom meeting app and clicking on the sign-in button. 
• After hitting the sign-in button, you will need to enter the email address and the password in the given field correctly to hit the sign-in button.
• In the next window, you can also choose the option of signing from SSO, Facebook, and Google accounts with relative ease. 

That’s it. These simple steps can help users to log in to the meeting application of Zoom without breaking a sweat. 

From a Web Browser

• Open your web browser and access the Zoom meeting sign-in page, to begin with. 
• From the same, you will need to enter your email address that is linked with your Zoom account and your password. Hit the sign-in button after entering the details. 

• The sign-in process for the same can also be done with SSO, Facebook, and Google accounts. 

Fixes to Login Issues of Zoom 

There might be several reasons why you may experience Zoom login issues in the first place. Some of the known ones are mentioned below;

• Any sort of security program or even the firewall of your device may interfere with the proper functioning of the Zoom application. To fix this, one can simply disable the security platforms for a while since the security platforms may be blocking the process. 
• Having an unstable internet connection stops users from accessing the application of Zoom. This can be fixed by switching the internet service provider or by switching to better bandwidth. 
• Make sure to enter the login details correctly. Oftentimes, users forget the correct password for their account, which may also lead to login issues. 
• In case you are unable to access your account on your computer/laptop device, you can try to access the platform on a different operating system, such as a mobile device or a tablet. 
• Using the latest version of the application is also a must. Clearing the cache in regular intervals can also help with the smooth functioning of the platform. 

One of the most common issues occurs when users are unable to remember their email account. Don’t worry as we have the perfect guide for resetting the password for your Zoom account without much fuss.

Simple Steps to Reset Password for Zoom Account

Resetting your password to create a new and better password for your account can be done with the use of the steps that are mentioned below;

• Open your web browser and enter this link to click on the sign-in option, to begin with. 
• From there, you will need to click on the “forgot password” option to proceed further.

• In the next window, you will need to enter the email address that is connected with your Zoom account and complete the CAPTCHA to click on the send button.
• Now, an email will be sent to you on the email address that is connected with your account, containing the link to reset your password. Hit the try again button in case you haven’t received any emails.
• For the next step, you will need to click on the option of “click here to change the password” to create a new password for your Zoom account. 
• Next, doing so will redirect you to a new page where a new password can be set for your Zoom account. Upon doing the same, click on the Save button to make the changes permanent.

Following these simple steps can help users to regain access to their account with a new password 

Additional (Top Tricks for Zoom)

Host recurring meetings with a single URL and saved settings

Not many people know about this but Zoom offers the feature of recurring meetings for users who have to host meetings on a regular basis. Two major benefits are there if someone uses this feature. First things first, users get the option of locking the call settings that they want in place every time they host a meeting. 

Apart from this, if there is a need for you to meet the same people week in week out for a professional purpose, there is a feature by the name of no fixed time that allows the users to make good use of the same settings all over again. This option is generally used by institutions and firms that offer courses and virtual classes. 

Schedule meetings automatically and notify people about the meetings

If a user is at the center of a lot of meetings, chances are that they don’t have an assistant and they may want to connect the calendar with your scheduling application and the application of Zoom. 

The option of gathering information by attendees

Taking information from the attendees before they join the room can also come in handy as one can ask for basic info such as name, occupation, or the industry in which they currently are working. 

For this, you will need to enable the option of registration and after doing the same, set up a form for all the attendees. Automating the majority of the processes can make things a lot easier for the host. 

Keep tabs on the people who attend

While hosting mandatory events such as training sessions or a lecture, it is better for the host if they get to know how to attend the session. The report offered by Zoom can help you to get to know all about the same with relative ease. 

Simply locate the usage reports and click on the meeting that you want the insights for to generate the report of the same. Keep in mind that you should be the host of the meeting if you want to access the report. 

Make use of the annotate feature

The idea of screen sharing makes it easier for the hosts and the participants to show what is on their screen. The annotation feature makes it possible for others to edit and change the content available on your screen, something which can make the job of other participants easier during a meeting or a studio session. 

For annotation, one can simply click on the option of “view option” that is available on the top corner of your screen to choose the “annotate” option. The same can be disabled if there is no need for it. 

Record the call as a video 

Most people don’t know this, but Zoom offers the option of recording video meetings for people to share it with other users who missed the meet. 

While recording, users get the option of either choosing the local drive or the cloud option. If you choose to store it locally, you will be the only user with access to the recording but if you choose cloud service, you can share the recording with others online and they can play the same once it is ready. If one has to choose, cloud service seems like the better option out of the two. 

Calls co-hosting 

Co-hosting tools make it possible for more than one person to be in charge of the meeting or the session. But before you begin, make sure to enable the settings from the meeting settings of the Zoom platform. 

Once you have done that, click on the meeting tab and locate the co-host option. Wait for a while as your co-host joins the meeting and then simply add that user by clicking on the three dots that pop on the box of that user. 

Another method is where you can click on the “manage participants” option and select the more to make your way through to the co-host option. 

Offer participants a waiting room

Small groups often have to wait for the meeting at times when the host isn’t present. To tend to the participants, users can utilize the option of the waiting room. Coming up with a virtual waiting room where the participants can wait while the host comes can be a pretty good idea to manage the meet without making it look like a disaster.

Enabling this feature solely depends on the kind of account that you have. Customization options are also available for users so they can decide what the participants will see while they are waiting. 

Someone else can schedule your meetings

If you are busy and cannot schedule meets on your own, worry not as Zoom has that department covered. The platform allows users to schedule meetings for other people as well. Anyone who has access to your calendar can schedule meets for you as well. 

Simply open the application of Zoom and select the meeting settings to choose the other option. A plus sign will appear on your screen where you can add the email address of the user that you want to assign the role. 

Keep in mind that once you have enabled this feature, you will need to log out and then log back into your account for this feature to begin working. 

Make use of the important keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts always come in handy irrespective of the platform that you are using. Some of the keyboard shortcuts that can help you save a ton of time and effort are mentioned below.

Press I for the invite. Using this, you can either send invites or can access links for the meeting. 

Press S to share stuff. Sharing your screen is pretty simple. Simply use Alt, S, and Shift keys simultaneously to share your screen during a meeting.

Press M to mute the call. Press Alt+M to mute all of the participants on call when you are the host of the meeting. 

Conclusion

Zoom meetings have made it possible for users to connect with people from all parts of the globe in the covid ridden world. Users get the option of chatting and interacting with other users via voice and video chatting. 

The blog offers an insight on how anyone can log in to a Zoom account and also how to create a Zoom cloud meetings account via two different methods. 

In case you have any more queries or feedback for us, make sure to drop them off in the comments section so we can reply to all your questions at the earliest. 

Until next time! Happy Quarantine.