Introduction

Creating an account with Zoom will allow you not only to attend meetings but also to schedule meetings of your own. Make sure that you have followed the instructions from the previous page to download and install the application. From there, you will then create an account.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Account with Zoom

Step 1 – Go to zoom.us in your Internet browser.

Step 2 – Click on the Sign Up, It’s Free link at the top right.

Step 3 – Enter your date of birth for verification, then click Continue.

Step 4 – Enter your email address and click Sign Up, or alternatively you can use your existing Google or Facebook credentials.

NOTE: The option to Sign in with SSO refers to Single Sign On, which is typically enabled if you are at a larger organization. Check with your organization’s IT department if you believe you have a corporate-level account

Step 5 – Check your email and click the Activate Account button in that email.

Step 6 – Select whether you are signing up on behalf of a school, then click Continue.

Step 7 – Enter your first name, last name, and password (twice), then click Continue.

NOTE: Your password must have at least 8 characters, at least 1 letter, at least 1 number, and include both uppercase and lowercase letters.

Step 8 – Choose whether to invite colleagues or skip that step.

Step 9 – Start your test meeting or click Go to My Account to begin updating your preferences and account settings.

Your account is now set up, and you can begin attending or scheduling Zoom meetings!

Step-by-Step Guide to Logging In to your Zoom Account on a Computer

Step 1 – Open the Zoom app on your computer.

Step 2 – Click the Sign In button.

Step 3 – Choose your log in method. Either enter your email address and password you used to sign-up, or choose one of the log in methods listed to the right, which include Single Sign On (“SSO”), Google, and Facebook.

Step 4 – Click the Sign In button. For convenience, you may choose to also click the Keep me signed in button, which means Zoom will remember your log in information in the future. However, be sure to uncheck that box if you are on a shared computer.

Step 5 – Once you have successfully logged in, you will see the Zoom dashboard, which will allow you to start a new meeting, join an existing meeting, schedule a meeting for the future, or share your screen.

Step-by-Step Guide to Logging In to Zoom on a Mobile Device

Step 1 – Open the app on your mobile device.

Step 2 – Click on Sign In, located at the bottom right hand corner.

Step 3 – Choose your log in method. Either enter your email address and password, or choose one of the log in methods listed to the right, which include Single Sign On (“SSO”), Google, and Facebook.

Step 4 – Click the Sign In button.

Step 5 – Once you have successfully logged in, you will see the Zoom dashboard, which will allow you to start a new meeting, join an existing meeting, schedule a meeting for the future, or share your screen.

About the Author(s)

Lillian Ewen is the Senior Appellate Staff Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit, which is comprised of St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. She currently serves on The Florida Bar’s Committee on Technology, as well as the Small Claims Rules Committee. She’s a past chair of the Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee and participated in Class I of the Wm. Reese Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy.

VIEWS AND CONCLUSIONS EXPRESSED IN ARTICLES HEREIN ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF FLORIDA BAR STAFF, OFFICIALS, OR BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FLORIDA BAR.