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Get to Know Zoom

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To join class meetings, you must set up Zoom with your Stanford account. Follow these steps to install and configure the latest version of Zoom on your computer and mobile device(s) using your Stanford account.

Be aware that instructors may share links to Zoom meetings in a variety of ways including--

  • In Canvas via the Zoom tool, on the Canvas Calendar, or through a Canvas event notification email
  • On a course web page

If you need immediate help logging in to Zoom, call 650-725-4357 and select Option 5

For non-urgent help, contact a Peer Technology Specialist.

Zoom Software

Be guided through installing Zoom and setting up authentication for Stanford's Zoom environment.

The Zoom Help Center offers detailed information and user guides. Here are some you may find helpful.