An Instructive Guide to Sign Up and Log In to a Zoom Account

In this guide, you will learn how to sign up for a Zoom account.

How do I sign in to my Zoom account?

Zoom account login issues and their quick fixes Zoom password reset to resolve login issues

The Zoom video conferencing program became popular when everyone was forced to work from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. And as the trend continues, you may be looking for information related to Zoom, such as how to sign up for an account, how to log in, or how to set up conference calls with Zoom.

So if you are about to start your Zoom journey, take this guide with you as it contains all the information you will need.

Sign up for a Zoom account

1. Through the web portal

To sign up for a Zoom account through the web portal, the following instructions will help you:

1. In your web browser, go to ‘zoom.us’ or www.zoom.com to register or create a new account.
2. Click the “Sign up, it’s free” button in the upper right corner of the screen.

3. If you don’t want to sign in, you can sign in directly with your SSO, Google or Facebook account.

4. After clicking the ‘Register’ button, on the next page you need to enter your date of birth; click ‘Continue’.

5. Enter the email address you want to use to sign in to your new Zoom account, then click ‘Sign In’.

6. Next, you need to check your email account to see the email you received from Zoom and click on the link you received.

7. Click the ‘Activate Account’ button in the email you received from Zoom.

8. Next, you need to enter some information, such as first and last name, and create a password for your Zoom account.

9. Once you have finished entering the data, confirm it, review the terms of service and click ‘Continue’.

2. Through the Zoom app

To sign up for a new Zoom account using the mobile app, you need to follow these steps:

1. Download the Zoom app for iOS or Android and then launch it on your device.
2. Press the ‘Login’ button

3. Enter your date of birth for verification

4. Then enter your personal information, ie your first name, last name and email address, then click ‘Sign Up’.

5. You will receive a notification that an ‘activation email to your email’ has been sent; check your email for the activation link.

6. Click the ‘Activate Account’ button in the email you received. This will create your new Zoom account using the app.

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How do I sign in to my Zoom account?

Signing into your Zoom account is quite simple and here are the instructions to follow.

In a web browser

1. Go to ‘zoom.us’ or the Zoom Meeting login link to begin logging into your Zoom account; click the ‘Sign up’ button

2. Enter your email address that you used to sign in to your new Zoom account, then enter your password; click ‘Login’.

1. Enter your email address and password and click ‘login’.

3. You can also log into your Zoom account using your SSO, Google or Facebook account directly.

So you can easily sign in to your Zoom account and start meetings in the cloud.

Via the Zoom mobile app

1. Tap the “Login” button in the app.
2. Enter your email address and password, then tap ‘Sign In’.
3. You can login directly with your SSO, Google or Facebook account.
4. So you can be a part of meetings directly by logging into the Zoom app.

Zoom account login issues and their quick fixes

The inability to log into your Zoom account can occur for a number of reasons; some of them are listed below:

1. An unstable network can also lead to login issues; so if possible, switch to an internet connection with better bandwidth.
2. A firewall or security program installed on your device may be interfering with the Zoom app; so you can temporarily turn it off and see if it helps. Also check your firewall or antivirus settings, as they may be blocking certain Zoom features.
3. If you can’t log in on your laptop, you can try using the Zoom app on your mobile phone as a workaround.
4. Make sure the Zoom app is up to date and you can also clear its cache from time to time to make sure it runs smoothly.
5. Make sure you enter the correct login credentials, and if you have forgotten your password, you can reset it using more information.

Zoom password reset to resolve login issues

This is one of the most common issues that most of the users face with their Zoom accounts. Forgetting your password is a common scenario, and luckily, Zoom allows you to reset your password in a few easy steps:

1. Go to www.zoom.com i.e. the Zoom login page and click ‘Login’.

2. Then click on ‘Forgot your password?’ button

3. Enter the email address you used to log into your Zoom account, clear the Captcha, and click ‘Submit’.

4. You will receive a password reset email at your registered email address. If you did not receive any links, click ‘try again’.

5. Click the ‘Click here to change password’ button to set a new password for your Zoom account.

6. You will be redirected to a new page where you can set a new password for your Zoom account; click ‘Save’.

Therefore, you can easily reset your Zoom account password using your browser and the Zoom app.

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Also read: Zoom vs. GoToMeeting

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Source: HIS Education