Joining a Meeting

Owned by Nate St George (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Feb 06, 2024 by Kimberley Barker
2 min read

In this article, you’ll learn a few ways to join a Zoom meeting along with some best practices to ensure a positive experience in the meeting.

The easiest way to join a Zoom meeting is to click the link shared with you by the meeting host. Links may be posted in a Canvas course, a chat message, or an email.

Google calendar invites often include a Join Zoom Meeting button, a URL in the location field, or a hyperlink in the meeting description. Clicking any of these will prompt you to Open Zoom Meetings.

Zoom App

You can also join meetings directly from the Zoom app by clicking Join on the home page.

You will need to paste the meeting URL or enter just the meeting ID in the meeting ID field.

Canvas Course

You can also join meetings in Canvas courses where the instructor has enabled the Zoom LTI and the Zoom menu item is visible in the course navigation.

Once in the course, click Zoom, find the meeting, and click Join.

Best Practices

We recommend the Zoom app for the best in-meeting experience. If you haven’t already, visit Boise State’s download center to download the Zoom desktop client app to your desktop or laptop.

  • Immediately install updates if prompted. Zoom regularly releases updates to address security concerns.

  • Sign into your Boise State Zoom account using your Boise State username and password before joining a meeting.

  • Test your video and audio settings before joining meetings or try out a Zoom test meeting to verify your internet connection, audio, and video.

  • Be on time and also patient if the host is using a waiting room.

  • Use headphones or ear buds to reduce audio feedback.

  • Mute your audio when not speaking.

  • Look into the camera when talking.

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