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How to signup for UT Zoom Account

How to Install and Sign in to Zoom on Your Computer

1. You can download the Zoom Client app at the bottom of https://utexas.zoom.us/ or go directly to https://utexas.zoom.us/download

   
   

2. Select the Zoom Client for Meetings option to download the Zoom Installer.  Open downloaded file to progress through the install process.
   
   
   
3. After downloading Zoom you need to sign in with your UT Zoom account before you join a class. To sign in to Zoom on your computer there are two recommended options:

• OPTION 1 - Navigate to https://utexas.zoom.us/profile to log into your Zoom account using your UTEID and password
• OPTION 2 - You can access Zoom through your Canvas page for your class.  Just log into your Canvas course and select the Zoom link in the left menu bar
  
  

NOTE: If you have had an existing public Zoom account that you don't need, please delete it using these instructions to avoid mixing up your two accounts.

In some cases, if you find yourself with a different login screen that offers an option on the right for "Sign in with SSO", please use the instructions posted here on the Student Troubleshooting page.

How to Install and Sign in to Zoom on Your Smartphone

Using a computer with headphones, microphone and webcam capabilities is the preferred method of attending a Zoom class. Joining a meeting with the Zoom phone app will limit your ability to view slides and engage in polling questions. However if necessary here are instructions for installing and signing in the smartphone app.

Note: These images are cropped screenshots from an iPhone, your phone screen may appear differently

1. To download Zoom to your phone, open the Apple App Store or Google Play store on your phone and search for “Zoom”
   
   
2. Download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app
   
   
   
3. Open the Zoom app on your phone. You must be signed into the app with your UT Zoom account credentials to fully participate in a class so click the “Sign In” button at the bottom of the screen before joining a meeting.
   
   
   
4. After clicking “Sign In” choose the SSO method on the next screen
   
   
   
5. After clicking the SSO button you will be asked to “Enter your company domain.” Enter “utexas” in the field
   
   
   
6. After entering “utexas” in the domain field you will be taken to the UT EID sign in screen. Use your UT EID to sign in and you will be taken to the Zoom app home screen where you can access Zoom’s features and join a class
   
   

How to Connect UT Zoom Account to Canvas

This is done for you automatically when you click the Zoom link in the bottom left menu bar in your Canvas course.

1. Navigate to your Canvas course
   
   
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the left menu bar
   
   
3. Click Zoom link
   
   
   
4. You'll be prompted to "Authorize" zoom in Canvas.  Agree to that and your UTEID will be tied to your UT Zoom account.
   NOTE: If by some chance you skipped the signup process first, your account will be created when you Authorize Zoom in Canvas.
   
   

Items to be added

• Delete personal Zoom accounts
• Signing into a Meeting (note: students must “Sign In” not “Join a Meeting” with ID #)
• Bandwidth recommendations - include Speed Test instructions
• If connection is bad quality (cutting out or an echo), turn video off
• Browser recommendations (does Zoom have a recommended browser?)

Still need help? 

For McCombs students, please contact Media Services via email or phone:

• Email VC-Trouble@mccombs.utexas.edu
• Call 512-232-6679 (GSB/CBA) and 512-232-4646 (RRH)

For all other UT students, please contact your respective college or school