Zoom FAQs
- Do I need a Zoom account to attend the webinar?
- Yes, and setting up a Zoom account is easy and free to do so here (find directions below).
- How can I attend the Zoom webinar?
- Computer - Zoom application or via the internet browser
- Mobile - Zoom application only
- Phone Dial-in - Audio only (see details below)
- Do I need the Zoom application to join the meeting from my computer?
- Yes, you do need to have Zoom downloaded on your computer to view the webinar.
- Do I need the Zoom application to join the meeting from my smartphone?
- Yes, you do. You will be prompted to download the Zoom application when you access the webinar link. See the options available here based on phone type.
- Zoom is not working on my computer or phone, can I dial-in?
- Yes, if you are unable to join via the Zoom desktop, mobile or web application on your browser, you can still listen to the webinar by dialing in (find more below).
- Dial in: +44 203 481 5237 or 0 800 031 5717 (Toll Free) International numbers available: https://rakuten.zoom.us/u/acTyDyCnAA
- Webinar ID: 940 6198 5811
Passcode: 658503
- Audio isn’t working on my computer or mobile device.
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A FREE ZOOM ACCOUNT
- Go to this URL to sign up for your free Zoom account.
- Enter your email address and click "Sign Up, it’s Free."
- You will be asked to enter your date of birth for verification purposes. Enter your date of birth and click continue.
- You will now be asked to verify your email address, then click confirm.
- The next page will include a note on how to access your activation email (and re-send it if you didn’t receive it).
- Open your inbox and locate the activation email and click the blue "Activate Account" button.
- This will open the Zoom sign up page in your browser. They will ask if you are signing up on behalf of a school, click “No” and continue.
- Now enter your first name and surname, along with your password.
- The second step will prompt you to add colleagues at this time. Click "Skip this step" to move on to the final step.
- The final step will prompt you to start a test meeting. Instead, click "Go to My Account". You should already be signed in on your browser.
- Now you have successfully signed up for Zoom.