How do I host, join or leave a Zoom webinar/event?
Summary
Learn how to join a zoom webinar and adjust the settings so you can hear, see and leave the event.
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▸Join a Zoom Webinar/Event
- Click the Zoom webinar/event link provided to you by the organizer
- 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).
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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
- In the lower left corner, click Enable stream
- Confirm by clicking the blue Enable stream button
- In the lower left corner, click Join audio
- 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
- Open a web browser and go to .
- 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
- Once logged in, click Host a Meeting and choose With Video On, With Video Off, or Screen Share Only
- 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
- Adjust your audio and video settings as needed, then click Participants to manage attendees or Share Screento present content
- To invite participants, click Participants, then Invite, and choose to copy the meeting link, send an email invite, or use the Copy Invitation option
- 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
- 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
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Article ID:
157015
Created
Fri 2/9/24 9:54 AM
Modified
Fri 9/18/26 10:52 AM