How to Join A Zoom Meeting for the First Time (Zoom: The Basics)

In this tech talk/tutorial I provide a simple breakdown of Zoom, including everything that you need to know in order to join a meeting hosted on this popular communications platform (from locating and installing the app; to joining a meeting from your smartphone, tablet, or computer; to adjusting basic audio and video settings, and more).

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[eliottrodriguez]

From a technology resistant middle aged woman. I thank you kindly for simplifying this for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[bellafrangipani]

Thank you so much for your easy, step by step guide. I'm a Zoom newbie, not sure what I am doing, which was really heightening my anxiety prior to a Zoom job interview. After watching this, I think that I will be confident enough to get through. Appreciate the way you showed exactly what to do too, especially as im a visual learner so this made things clearer for me.

[mwallace]

Hands down the easiest to understand video on Zoom for a beginner. I really appreciate that you stuck to the basics.

[williamfiedler]

Thank you. You seem to be a natural teacher. Most instructors act like the students are computer scientists. You understand your audience. Great job!

[patricianelson]

I just wanted to say that over the past two years of using zoom to keep in touch with my large family, just remember to swipe the screen in order to see everyone. You can also upload pictures to use as a background screen if you forget to tidy up the house! Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[michaellloyd]

OMG SSD, thanks so much for teaching me what I need to know about ZOOM. I watched 2 other videos previously on YT, yours hit the nail on the head precisely to my needs as a first (and probably only once) time user. Now I can join my upcoming meeting without losing any sleep. You deserve the highest honor YT could award you bro!!

[emstehle]

Been attending Zoom meetings for the past seven months. You do a good job explaining the platform in an easy-to-understand way! You covered basics for phone, tablet and PC. Agree with Joseph Paglino...this will be very helpful and good review for me. I use both a tablet and PC. Thank you.

[darlene]

I have a Zoom webinar in 2 weeks and this is the first time I've ever used Zoom so this helps. Thanks.

[meganharvey]

It is silly, but I really appreciated how far you broke everything down. I may have known some of the basics, like what the microphone icon looks like, but it is the simple things that some people don't think of. Thank you for your walkthrough!

[richardjones]

New Zoomers, easy to follow and remember this instructor. He's good.

[tamarasmi]

Thank you. I just listened to about 6 minivideos from zoom. And your short tutorial made it SO much easier to understand the basics.

[danutagajewski]

I can do it! Thanks Mike! Simple, easy to understand instructions, no background music to distract me, you spoke clearly and gave me the basics with enough time to absorb what you said and showed. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Yeah, what others here said...you are awesome! You've got another fan! PS: Actually 2 fans, Milo (my cat) approves too, he sat quietly on the table and watched you the whole time!

[desbour]

Thank you for your clear communication about using Zoom as a guest. You made it so much more simple.

[billgliege]

Glad I found you prior to my first Zoom meeting. I'm a 64 year old Mac user of many years but still at the elementary stage of so many terms and learning curves overall. Your presentation in this case was exemplary as you didn't take things simple to you, perhaps, for granted for the rest us. Your manner is relaxed and I follow it confidently. I look forward to following you. Best wishes and thank you. British Columbia, Canada

[sherryk]

I've watched multiple Zoom basic videos to share with some adult students for a class starting soon and this is the perfect video to share with them if they need this support. Thanks!

[christinacraig]

Zoom is my next step in being a tech savy senior citizen, thank you for making it painless. Have a meeting tomorrow, and feel comfortable now

[matthewmackay]

that was an excellent tutorial. I watched this before my first Zoom meeting and found your discussion perfect.

[connieascone]

Joining my first meeting.
This was excellent (and fun!)
Thank you!

[jeanettelabarb]

Have not used Zoom for a very long time. You are an excellent instructor. Thank you so much.

[tworavens]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have the heartbreaking task of learning how to use zoom in order to attend a memorial service for my dearest childhood friend. Your relaxing, clear instructions have taken some of the sting out of needing to figure out this app. Thank you again.