How to set up a Zoom Conference

Do keep in mind, that the features you enjoy in the Zoom app, will depend on the plan you have opted for. These plans have been discussed, along with all the features present in Zoom, in our previous article, so be sure to check it out.

Scheduling the Zoom Conference

Now, if you want to schedule a video conference for later, this is what you have to do –
  1. Open the Zoom video conferencing app. You will see the dashboard.

    How to set up a Zoom Conference

  2. In the dashboard, click on the schedule button. This will open a new window with a list of options.

    How to set up a Zoom Conference

  3. In this Schedule window, enter all the information, by entering the same in the boxes provided. You can also set the date and time for the video conference as well.

    How to set up a Zoom Conference

  4. Once you have entered all the required information about the video conference, you have the option to export this schedule to a suitable format (iCal, Google Calendar, Others). Choose the one you require and then click on the schedule button.

    How to set up a Zoom Conference

  5. Depending on your calendar choice, the conference schedule will now be added to your device calendar.
  6. Now, head into the Zoom app again, and on your dashboard, you will see a new window appear showing you the upcoming conference that has been scheduled.

    How to set up a Zoom Conference

  7. Next to the Start button, you will see a three-dot button, which you have to click.
  8. On clicking this button, you will see a drop-down menu. From this drop-down menu, select the copy invitation option. This will copy the conference invite to the clipboard.

    How to set up a Zoom Conference

  9. You can now paste this invite into a message and send it to everyone you want to have in the conference so that they can save the schedule and attend the conference.