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Zoom Web Conferencing: FAQs: Home

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Zoom Web Meeting System: Helpful FAQs

Below are the most helpful links with step by step instructions for new Zoom users. Zoom offers additional help for those users wishing to go beyond basic function such as recording session, scheduling breakout rooms and other advance features.

More FAQs and videos can be accessed from the Zoom Help Center

Keeping your meeting secure

Your Zoom meetings are vulnerable to “Zoom-bombing” which involves sharing of pornographic images and content, malware, and phishing. Here are quick ways to reduce the risk:

  • Password protect your meetings
  • Avoid sharing meetings links in public forums (i.e., social media)
  • Avoid using your personal meeting ID and the personal link
  • Limit screen sharing to Host only

For an extensive list of strategies, go to Zoom’s tip blog.