To get a Zoom account, simply sign in at boisestate.zoom.us.
To sign in, simply go to boisestate.zoom.us and click on Sign In. Use your Boise State credentials to sign in.
Once you're signed in, if you click Host a Meeting the desktop application will automatically download. Alternatively, you can click on the download footer linker at the Zoom website or directly from https://boisestate.zoom.us/support/download.
iOS and Android devices also have Zoom apps available. Search for "zoom" on the App Store or Play Store.
After you launch the app, you have two options. You can select Join a Meeting or Sign In. If you just want to join a meeting-in-progress click on Join a Meeting. If you would like to log in and start or schedule your own meeting, click on Sign In.
When you first log in, you are dropped into the home screen. From the home screen, you can:
View what type of account you are logged in with (Pro or Basic)
Click on Start without video to start a meeting sharing your desktop or application
Click on Start with video to start a video meeting
Click on Schedule to set up a future meeting
Click on Join to join a meeting that has already been started
Click Share Screen to share your screen in a Zoom Room by entering in the sharing key or meeting ID
Select "Meetings" to view, start, edit, and delete your personal meeting ID, scheduled meetings, and recorded meetings.
You can:
Start: Start the pre-scheduled meeting that you have listed in your upcoming meetings
Edit: Edit or update your scheduled meeting
Delete: Permanently delete your scheduled meeting
Copy: Copy your scheduled meeting(s) invitation text and manually paste into an email, IM, SMS etc.
You can find the Settings tab in the main dialog box or in the meeting menu bar. After clicking Settings, you will have the following options:
General: Select default preferences
Audio: Test, select and adjust your speakers, and microphone
Video: Test and select your video camera
Feedback: Provide questions, comments, or feedback to Zoom
Recording: Browse/open your stored recordings (all recordings are stored on your local device/computer)
Account/Pro account: You can upgrade your account to Pro and manage your account details
Once you're in a meeting, you have access to the following features in the menu bar at the bottom of your screen.
If you don't see the menu bar, move your cursor to the bottom of the Zoom meeting window. It should pop up. |
Invite more people to join by email, IM, SMS (mobile users) or meeting ID
Screen share your desktop or specific application window
Group or private chat
Record your meeting
Manage participants
Mute and unmute your audio
Select audio options
Stop and start your video
Configure your settings
Leave or end the meeting