What is Zoom?
Zoom is a cloud-based platform for video meetings, webinars, phone conferencing, and online collaboration. A WSE Zoom Webinar account can host webinars with up to 1,000 participants, and Large Meeting licenses are available for meetings with up to 500 attendees.
Feature Highlights
Simple User Interface
Personal Audio Conference
Personal Meeting Link
Requesting a Zoom Account
Students
All Johns Hopkins students have access to licensed Zoom accounts. For instructions on accessing your account, see the: Zoom FAQ for Students
Instructors and Staff
WSE instructors and staff (including Engineering for Professionals) can activate their account by:
- Sign in to the WSE Zoom website using your JHED ID and password using the Hopkins Enterprise Authentication: WSE Zoom Website.
- Check out the Zoom documentation on the CMTS Support site and contact the help desk if you have questions.
Other JHU personnel (eg: KSAS, SON, etc)
Please see the IT@JH Zoom Help website for more information.
Downloading and Logging In to Zoom
How Do I Download Zoom?
- Go to the WSE Zoom site and Download Zoom.
- Download the desktop app for your Windows PC or Mac or the mobile app for your iOS or Android device.
What Account Do I Login With?
If you have a JHED-ID, you should login with your JHED-ID and password. Depending on where you login, here are the instructions:
You can login to the web portal by going to wse.zoom.us and clicking Sign In.
Open Zoom on your computer and then click Login with SSO and use wse for the domain.
- Download the Zoom app in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
- Click on Sign In.
- Click Continue with SSO.
- Type "wse" into the open field for the company domain. Then select Continue.
- Login with your JHED-ID and password.
Customizing your Zoom Account
Note: Most users can keep the default account settings. Customize your profile and meeting preferences only if needed.
- OPTIONAL: Click on Profile in the left menu and then Customize or Edit to change your personal meeting link and/or meeting ID.
- Click on Settings in the left menu and then select the Meeting tab to configure the meeting settings to suit your needs.
- Click on Meetings in the left menu and then select the Personal Room tab to view your settings. Select Edit to configure your default settings.
Starting a Meeting
There are a number of ways you can start your meeting. You can launch a meeting from your desktop application, from your mobile app, from Canvas, and from the WSE Zoom site. Here are the options:
Go to wse.zoom.us and click on Host a Meeting and select the option that best suits your needs.
Open the Zoom desktop app and select New meeting.
Invite people to your meeting by either sending them the meeting link or using the Invite feature in Zoom.
You can find your meeting link and information by copying the invitation for your personal meeting room.
Every Zoom account includes a Personal Meeting Room that can be used for unscheduled or recurring meetings. Your Personal Meeting Room uses a permanent meeting ID and URL, allowing participants to join using the same meeting information each time.
Additional Resources and Training Materials
Secure Zoom Meetings
Zoom Meetings are encrypted, and access can be managed through the use of passcodes (passwords) and/or the use of the waiting room feature. You can learn more about using these tools in our article Securing Your Zoom Meetings.
Zoom Documentation
Fortunately, Zoom has great documentation and can help you troubleshoot issues you might be experiencing.
- Zoom’s Top Questions and Training Videos
- How do I test my computer’s audio?
- Fixing video meeting disasters
- 4 Tips for getting the most out of Zoom Video Conferencing
- Find other guides and support at Zoom Support.
Need additional support or looking for one-on-one training in using zoom with your class? Contact our Help Desk or send an email to CMTShelp@jh.edu.