Joining a Meeting via Zoom
STEP 1: Get Meeting Information
Before you begin, make sure you have the Zoom meeting information. It may be one or more of the following:
1) A Zoom link, such as https://zoom.us/j/123456789. It may include extra information after the 9 to 11 digit number; that is fine
2) A Zoom meeting ID, such as 123 456 789 (this is the 9 to 11 digit number included in a Zoom link)
3) A phone number to dial in via telephone (this is different than the meeting ID)
4) A meeting password, if one is required (optional)
Most of this information is automatically included in an invite to a Zoom meeting. You should have it readily available before joining the meeting. If you are missing a piece, please contact the meeting organizer.
STEP 2: Choose How to Join
There are a few different ways you can join a Zoom meeting:
1) Listen in via telephone. You’ll be able to hear the meeting, and may also be able to speak. However, you won’t be able to see the speakers or any other shared visual resources. If you are unfamiliar with technology or want a simple approach, this is the best option. You’ll want to use your cell phone, since most of the phone numbers used by Zoom are not toll-free.
2) Join online on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You’ll be able to see and hear the speakers and any shared visual resources. You may also be able to use your own webcam and microphone to join in and speak. If you are comfortable with technology and have the right equipment, this is the best option. We recommend using a headset microphone if one is available.
3) Join online on a computer, tablet, or smartphone to see, but use your phone to hear and speak. This is the best option if you have access to a device and want to see the speakers and shared visual resources, but don’t have the proper equipment to listen or speak easily. You can use your phone and dial in to listen as in option 1, but still watch via your computer, tablet, or smartphone as in option 2.
See the information below for each option.
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OPTION 1 – Listen Via Telephone
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Full Instructions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone
1) On your phone, dial the phone number given in the meeting invitation.
2) When prompted, enter the 9 to 11 digit meeting ID number, followed by the pound key or hash symbol #.
3) If the meeting has not started, you may be prompted to press the pound key or hash symbol # again to wait for the host.
4) You may also be prompted to enter a participant ID. Press the pound key or hash symbol # again to skip.
Once you are in the meeting, you may use the mute/unmute button on your phone to mute yourself. You can also use the following commands:
* 6 (press star *, then 6) – mute or unmute yourself in Zoom
* 9 (press star *, then 9) – raise your hand in Zoom to get the speaker’s attention or respond to a question
When the meeting is over, simply hang up your phone. You can also hang up and do this process again if needed to correct any errors.
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OPTION 2 – Join Online on a Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone
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Full Instructions: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
Before the meeting:
1) On your computer, tablet, or smartphone, install the Zoom app or client. You can find download links on this page: https://zoom.us/download. For tablets and smartphones, you may also find it in Apple’s App Store or Google Play.
a) The Zoom app is not required on a computer, but highly recommended.
2) Once it is installed, you may test your connection by visiting https://zoom.us/test to make sure everything is working properly.
To join the meeting:
1) Click the Zoom link on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Alternatively, open the Zoom app or client, select the Join option, and enter the 9 to 11 digit meeting ID in the box provided.
2) You may be asked to set your display name. That name is visible to all attendees. You can also enable or disable audio or video. We recommend choosing “Turn Off My Video” when connecting – you may enable it once you are in the meeting if desired.
3) Once connected, you may be asked “Join with Computer Audio” or “Call via Device Audio”. Choose that option.
Once connected, you should see a bar at the bottom of the screen to enable and disable video, and mute or unmute your audio. Feel free to use those buttons as needed.
To raise your hand:
* On a mobile device, there should be an option on the bar at the bottom of the screen to raise your hand. It may be available by pressing a “More” button
* On a computer, click the Participants button on the bar at the bottom. In the pane that appears, there should be an option at the bottom to raise your hand.
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OPTION 3 – Watch via a Device, Call via Phone
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Joining a Meeting: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
Joining Audio via Phone: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone
Before the meeting:
1) On your computer, tablet, or smartphone, install the Zoom app or client. You can find download links on this page: https://zoom.us/download. For tablets and smartphones, you may also find it in Apple’s App Store or Google Play.
a) The Zoom app is not required on a computer, but highly recommended.
2) Once it is installed, you may test your connection by visiting https://zoom.us/test to make sure everything is working properly.
To join the meeting:
1) Click the Zoom link on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Alternatively, open the Zoom app or client, select the Join option, and enter the 9 to 11 digit meeting ID in the box provided.
2) You may be asked to set your display name. That name is visible to all attendees. You can also enable or disable audio or video. We recommend choosing “Turn Off My Video” when connecting – you may enable it once you are in the meeting if desired.
3) Once connected, you may be asked “Join with Computer Audio” or “Call via Device Audio”. Instead, look for the “Phone Call” or “Dial In” option.
4) On your phone, dial the phone number given in the Zoom app or client.
5) When prompted, enter the 9 to 11 digit meeting ID number, followed by the pound key or hash symbol #.
6) You may also be prompted to enter a participant ID. Enter the participant ID you are given, followed by the pound key or hash symbol #. This will link your phone to your computer, tablet, or smartphone’s connection in Zoom.
Once you are in the meeting, you may use the mute/unmute button on your phone to mute yourself. You can also use the following commands:
* 6 (press star *, then 6) – mute or unmute yourself in Zoom
* 9 (press star *, then 9) – raise your hand in Zoom to get the speaker’s attention or respond to a question
Once connected, you should see a bar at the bottom of the screen to enable and disable video. If you entered your participant ID correctly, you may also be able to mute or unmute your audio there. Feel free to use those buttons as needed.
To raise your hand:
* On a mobile device, there should be an option on the bar at the bottom of the screen to raise your hand. It may be available by pressing a “More” button
* On a computer, click the Participants button on the bar at the bottom. In the pane that appears, there should be an option at the bottom to raise your hand.