Zoom

Last updated: February 16, 2026

Installing Zoom

  1. Follow this link to install Zoom: https://cuboulder.zoom.us/
  2. Once it has downloaded, click on the downloaded file to run it and install Zoom.
  3. Open Zoom and you will see this screen:
  4. Click Sign In.Select Sign In with SSO.
  5. In the field that appears, type cuboulder and click Continue to log in.
  6. A new window will appear and you will be prompted for your IdentiKey log in, sign in and click Continue.
  7. You are now logged into your Zoom account.

How to Host/Schedule a Zoom Meeting

  1. If you have Zoom installed and are logged in, follow the next steps to create a Zoom meeting. If you do not have Zoom installed or have not logged in, please see the instructions above.
  2. Open the Zoom application.
  3. Click on Schedule to begin scheduling a meeting.
  4. In the Topic field, enter the Name/Title of your meeting.
  5. In the options for When, select the Date, Time, Duration, and Time Zone of your meeting.
  6. In the Video options, select to share the Host or Participants video, or both. Note: Video refers to their webcam feed.
  7. In Meeting Options, select Advanced Options.
  8. We recommend selecting Enable join before host to allow your participants to join the meeting early. Select other options you find necessary for your meeting.
  9. Select the Calendar that you would like to create the meeting from. Note: Google Calendar is recommended for students and Outlook Calendar is recommended for faculty/staff.
  10. Select Schedule when you are ready. The application will then take you to the calendar that you selected. Once you are in your desired calendar, you will be able to invite your meeting attendee(s) by entering their email address(es) in the calendar event creation.

How to Join a Zoom Meeting

  1. Open Zoom and login. If you are not logged in, please reference the instructions at the top of the page.
  2. Click Join.
  3. Enter the Meeting ID (located in the Zoom Invite) in the Meeting ID field.
  4. In the Screen Name field, enter the name you would like to appear next to your tile in the meeting (i.e your name).
  5. Leave the check boxes empty unless you choose to not share your video or audio.
  6. Select Join and you will join the meeting.