Getting Started with Zoom

Owned by Lori Bakken
Last updated: May 01, 2020
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Important Information:

If you had a previous account in Zoom with your Selkirk email address, your account will be merged under our site license.  You will not lose any scheduled meetings or recordings. 

The first time you login, you will be asked if you want to merge your account  Please click "yes" and follow the directions given by Zoom  Once this is complete you will be able to access your Zoom account under the new license. 

If you have any issues with this process or logging in, please

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In This Article:

Overview

Selkirk College holds a campus-wide license for Zoom available for both staff and students.  Zoom is an easy-to-use video conferencing platform that offers a wide range of features, including:

  • high-quality online meetings
  • classes
  • chat
  • polling
  • breakout rooms
  • screen-sharing
  • whiteboards

Not all Zoom features are included within the Selkirk College licensing (i.e. webinars, Zoom rooms).

How to Get Started

To use Zoom, you’ll need to install an app on your computer or mobile device, and login via single sign-on (SSO) using your Selkirk College login. We recommend doing this before you host or join your first meeting.

Install Zoom on Your Computer and Sign-in Via SSO

  1. If you don't have the Zoom application, you can install via the Software Centre or download the app from Zoom..  After installing the app, you will see a sign-in window. 

    Note:  If you are unable to install the application, please 

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  2. Click "Sign in with SSO".



  3. When prompted for a domain, type: "selkirk"



  4. The Selkirk login will display.  Enter your Selkirk login information (example: staff username: jdoe@selkirk.ca or if you are a student johndoe@edu.selkirk.ca)  and click "Next" and then enter your Selkirk password.

Install Zoom on a Mobile Device and Sign-in Via SSO

  1. Install the app at one of these links: iOS (itunes.apple.com) | Android (play.google.com)
  2. Tap "Sign In".



  3. Select "SSO".



  4. When prompted to enter your company domain, enter "selkirk".



  5. A browser window will open to the Selkirk login page.  Enter your Selkirk login information and click "Login". 

Access Zoom from a Web Browser

In order to join or host a meeting, you need to install the app as described above. If you’re scheduling a meeting or changing your account preferences, you can do so from any web browser.

  1. Visit selkirk.zoom.us.  
  2. Once you have the application installed, you are now ready to host a meeting.

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