Install Zoom Add-in for Microsoft Outlook

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Zoom has created an easy way to schedule or start an instant meeting directly using the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook. This app makes it easy for you to add a Zoom meeting option to any Outlook meeting you've already created or a new one. This article describes how to install the plugin.

Learn more about the plugin by clicking on these topics:

Access Zoom

You can access Zoom via a browser, desktop client, mobile device, and Microsoft Outlook.

When you first access Zoom, you will log in using your browser from one of these UChicago Zoom sign-in websites and can continue to log in from your specific sign-in website.

After you initially create your account, the preferred method for using Zoom is through the Zoom Client for Meetings, which will allow you to run Zoom from your computer.

Tips:

• To install the Zoom Add-in for Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer or laptop, you need administrator rights. Please contact IT Services for IT Services-supported computers or your departmental IT support group, for assistance with downloading the client.
• Before you download Zoom Add-in for Microsoft Outlook you must first download the Zoom Client for Meetings to your desktop.

Install Zoom Add-in for Microsoft Outlook

To install the Zoom Add-in for Microsoft Outlook, follow these simple instructions.

1. If your Outlook desktop application is open, close it.
   
2. To download the Zoom Add-in for Microsoft Outlook, navigate to the UChicago Zoom Download Center.
3. Navigate to the Microsoft Outlook Add-in section and click Add Zoom.
   
4. Choose Run or Continue from the pop-up screen to continue with your installation.
   Note: What you see depends upon your operating system.

   
   

5. Open your Outlook desktop application.
6. You will see the Zoom buttons in your Outlook toolbar. Simply click on Scheduling a Meeting Start Instant Meeting for Windows or the Zoom icon for iOS.
   
   

Related Resources

Knowledge Base Articles

Detailed information on installing the desktop/laptop app, scheduling meetings, Zoom functionality, frequently asked questions, and more are located in these articles.

Zoom Online Learning Related Resources

• Web Conferencing
• Teaching Remotely
• Manage Zoom Meeting Security

Support

Please contact IT Services for any questions you may have.