Setting Up Zoom for Outlook Add-in

Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and others who schedule meetings in Outlook can use this guide to set up the Zoom for Outlook add-in. With the add-in in place, you can add Zoom meeting details to calendar events without leaving Outlook.

Adding the Zoom for Outlook add-in can make day-to-day scheduling quicker and more convenient. Instead of switching back and forth between Outlook and Zoom, you can create Zoom meetings from your Outlook calendar while you are already setting up an event. This can save time, reduce extra steps, and help you stay organized when managing meetings, appointments, or office hours.

Installing the Zoom Add-in

1. Open Outlook and sign in with your JHED ID and password.
2. From the left navigation menu, select More apps icon , then select Add apps.
3. In the Apps window, use the search field to type Zoom to locate the app. 
4. When the results appear, select Zoom for Outlook Add-in, and then select Add.
5. A window will open with information about the add-in. Select Got it. The add-in should now be added to your Outlook account.
6. Open your Outlook calendar, and then select New event. 
7. In the new event window, select Zoom in the toolbar at the top. A drop-down menu will open. Select Add a Zoom Meeting.
8. If prompted, a new window will open asking you to sign in to your Zoom account. Enter wse in the domain field, and then sign in with your JHED ID and password. 
9. After setup is complete, the Zoom add-in will insert Zoom meeting information into your event. 

Additional Resources

For more help with the Outlook add-in, Zoom provides the following support articles:

• Installing the Zoom for Outlook Add-in
• Scheduling Meetings with the Outlook Add-in
• Troubleshooting the Zoom for Outlook Add-in