Here’s a quick run-down of how to get set up to use Zoom for conference calls, screen sharing, and webinars (if applicable).

In many ways, we’ve found that it’s even better than having face-to-face meetings. Quick Tip: Add a local Zoom Dial-in number as a contact in your phone for faster connections.Working remotely can certainly have its challenges, but we’ve found having video calls with screen sharing greatly improves communication. One tap mobile dials a local number and automatically enters the Meeting ID and passcode to connect to the meeting. Let attendees know they can click the One tap mobile link from a mobile device.

Promote a local Zoom phone number in the meeting invitation for attendees to use.When scheduling a meeting, if the attendees need to connect by phone, try one of the following: This will remove telephone connection methods. When scheduling a Zoom meeting, navigate to the Audio settings section of the invitation (or click on the Settings icon if scheduling a meeting in Outlook).If hosting meetings with only computer audio is an option, change the meeting settings to opt out of telephone as a connection method. Setting up Meetings with Computer Audio Only A pop-up window will display a list of numbers to dial, the meeting ID, a Participant ID, and Passcode. Connect to the meeting in the Zoom client as usual, then click the Join Audio button on the lower left and select Phone Call. When computer audio is not an option, attendees can connect to audio by calling a local phone number. Computer audio uses an internet connection to provide a high-quality audio experience, though quality will depend on the strength of the internet connection. The best way to join meeting audio is through the Computer Audio option in the Zoom client.

As an alternative to toll-free and call-me minutes, Zoom provides computer audio and local call-in numbers for connecting to meetings.

Zoom conference call set up