How do I host, join or leave a Zoom webinar/event?

▸Join a Zoom Webinar/Event
  1. Click the Zoom webinar/event link provided to you by the organizer
  2. If prompted, enter your Northwood credentials to authenticate
    • Input your Northwood Email address (i.e. username@northwood.edu) and your Northwood password
    • You may need to enter the code from your chosen Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) method
    • For webinars/events not requiring authentication, enter your first name (Jon), last name (Doe), and email address (jondoe@emailaddress).
    Close the top window asking to open the Zoom app (unless you're a presenter)
    • Click Join from your browser on the lower window
    • Click the blue Join button
  3. In the lower left corner, click Enable stream
  4. Confirm by clicking the blue Enable stream button
  5. In the lower left corner, click Join audio
  6. Choose Join Audio by Computer
    • You should now have access to both audio and video for the webinar/event

If you encounter any difficulties, kindly fill out a Software Service Request for assistance from an IT technician.

▸Host a Zoom Webinar/Event
  1. Open a web browser and go to https://northwood-edu.zoom.us.
  2. If prompted, enter your Northwood credentials to authenticate
    • Input your Northwood Email address (i.e. username@northwood.edu) and your Northwood password
    • You may need to enter the code from your chosen Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) method
  3. Once logged in, click Host a Meeting and choose With Video On, With Video Off, or Screen Share Only
  4. When prompted, click Open Zoom Meetings to launch the Zoom app. If you don’t have Zoom installed, click Download & Run Zoom and follow the installation instructions
  5. Adjust your audio and video settings as needed, then click Participants to manage attendees or Share Screento present content
  6. To invite participants, click Participants, then Invite, and choose to copy the meeting link, send an email invite, or use the Copy Invitation option
  7. Once participants join, begin your meeting

If you encounter any difficulties, kindly fill out a Software Service Request for assistance from an IT technician.

▸Leave a Zoom Webinar/Event
  1. In the lower right corner, click the red Leave button
    • If you stay until the end and the host ends the webinar, you will be automatically disconnected