Joining a Zoom Meeting for the First Time-A Cozy Step-by-Step Guide

[@CozyGrammar]

For everyone who asked, we've also created a video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68 Thanks again for your comments!

[@philipcagg9865]

Clear and simple. Exactly what an instructional video should be.

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment. So glad you found it helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@AMacGoos]

Thank you thank you for the stylistic approach you took to this video. I was looking for a tutorial that would walk my team step by step through teleconferencing, and this, the music, the fireplace, and your sweater absolutely nailed it. Thank you again.

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks so much for your comment. We're delighted you enjoyed the video. All good wishes to you and your team!

[@CozyGrammar]

Hi again, Andrew. Your comment encouraged us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case your team might find it of use. Thank you and all best wishes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@dianefudge2545]

I have shared this with many friends who call me asking how to join a Zoom meeting. I found the Zoom tutorials to go too quickly. I like how slowly and thoroughly you explain everything for beginners and those not so up-to-speed on technology. You couldn't have done it any better.

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks so very much for your comment, Diane, and thank you for sharing it with your friends. We're delighted to know you found it helpful. If you have any questions or requests, don't hesitate to let us know!

[@anoopmahale7501]

Simple, nice and informative session

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment. So glad you found it helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@susanswindall9598]

Slow at learning zoom. All my Doctors use it so I’m stuck. Have a practice group ID and password. This is just for practice which I need. Thank you

[@CozyGrammar]

You are very welcome. All good wishes to you!

[@arttyree4504]

I'm glad to know someone is teaching grammar. I hear numerous grammar glitches from professional radio and tv speakers--maybe you could advise them.

[@CozyGrammar]

Yes, it's amazing how easily grammar glitches can creep into things. Many thanks for your comment and all good wishes to you!

[@LillyLavine]

Thank you. You've put my mind at ease for trying zoom tomorrow!

[@CozyGrammar]

So glad to hear it. Thank you!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks again for your comment. It helped encourage us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you ever find yourself needing to host a Zoom meeting. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@DrewH789]

Thanks, the video was both clear and concise. I am part of the silent generation and not fully familiar with computer jargon so many tutorials are hard to follow. This one was easy and I am about to find out if I am an adequate student.

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment. I'm delighted you found the video helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@todayinireland]

I was looking for a "How to" to share with some friends who are uncertain and a bit intimidated by meeting on Zoom. This gentle, easy to follow video is perfect. I'll be sharing it with them, for sure! Good job.....

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks so very much for your comment. We appreciate it!

[@marydosong]

Clear and well-paced for good understanding . Easy to see, also. Thank you.

[@CozyGrammar]

So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for your comment and all good wishes to you!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks again for your comment. It encouraged us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@timsmith428]

..This was really great...thanks much!

[@CozyGrammar]

So glad it was helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@HellasBornAgain]

This is may be the best beginner's tutorial I've ever seen! Thank you for your wonderful introduction.

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks very much for your comment. We appreciate it!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks again for your comment. It encouraged us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@kennethholmes6787]

Thank you so much. I have an open casting call and I have never used zoom in my life but with only an hour and a half to go I feel very good thanks to you.

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment, Kenneth. So glad you found the video helpful. Break a leg in your audition!

[@Jollybull]

Thank you for the wonderful introduction to using Zoom.

[@CozyGrammar]

You're most welcome! Thanks for commenting. We appreciate it!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks again for your comment. It encouraged us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@gurchatensingh1150]

Very nice video thank you 👍

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks very much for your comment. All good wishes to you!

[@bkzagnut]

Thank you for speaking slowly and clearly and showing step by step. I might try zoom soon. 12.5.20

[@CozyGrammar]

You are most welcome, Kay. All good wishes to you!

[@SunCoastFilms]

Man you are awesome!! Having my first zoom Interview with a paranormal TV show in the morning. New Sub from me.

[@CozyGrammar]

So glad you found it helpful. Good luck with your interview!

[@SunCoastFilms]

@@CozyGrammar It went well, just like you described in your video! Made it much easier.

[@CozyGrammar]

@@SunCoastFilms So glad to hear it! Thanks for writing!

[@admariephipps3597]

Very interesting and informative

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment. All good wishes to you!

[@katiejarvis4349]

That's helpful thank you.

[@CozyGrammar]

So glad to hear it. Many thanks for your comment, and all good wishes to you!

[@jackcrane7853]

Nice guy, good job!

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your kind words. All good wishes to you!

[@patriciatomlinson8005]

Excellently explained thank you

[@CozyGrammar]

So glad it was helpful. Thanks for your comment!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks again for your comment. It encouraged us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@brianmcdonald9725]

Just about to join my first meeting. I've looked at a number of videos offering advice and this one has been a blessing. Easy to follow and without superfluous distractions.

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment, Brian. So glad you found our video helpful. Hope your first meeting went well!

[@gailpettee7906]

Thank you so much

[@CozyGrammar]

You're welcome!

[@daveenyart]

Absolutely fantastic. If I were still teaching (retired K-12 MN), I'd be really good at Zoom. Your approach, pacing and demeanor are very, very good. Thanks.

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks very much for your comment, Dave. So glad you found the video helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@daveenyart]

@@CozyGrammar yep

[@dolcevita7817]

Good job , best explanation!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks very much for your comment. So glad you found it useful!

[@ericsmith4423]

Definitely not intimidating now, thank you!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment, Eric. So glad you found it helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@디넘기]

Thank you this really helped me because I am starting a zoom lesson tomorrow for the 1st time ever and I'm a shy person so I don't really like doing classes with people watching me but this calmed me down and I'm a dumb person and your really intelligent so this really helped me because it is step by step so thank you💖

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment. I'm delighted that you found the video to be helpful. You certainly sound intelligent to me! All good wishes to you.

[@juanburbano5641]

Thank you, Great video and great presenter. When will you have a how to host a Zoom meeting?

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks so much for your comment. We're going to try to put one together as soon as we can, hopefully next week!

[@CozyGrammar]

Hello again, Juan. Thanks to your encouragement, we've made a video on hosting a Zoom meeting. Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@himi1509]

Thanks Sir

[@CozyGrammar]

You're most welcome. All good wishes to you!

[@naisammajaju60]

Thanks for the tips . Today my trainer just locked the training access, just because she couldn't see me , despite I was sending chat messages regarding the IT trouble.

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your note. I'm glad you found the tips helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@batfenderman7212]

Man, you are great, I love the tongue in cheek sooottthhhing approach to your method of instruction.. I had a good chuckle and found a good tutorial to pass on to others. Keep up the good work.... was my grammar and punctuation okay? bf

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment, Bat Fenderman. So glad you enjoyed the tutorial! And your grammar and punctuation fit the context just fine. All good wishes to you!

[@jcinaz]

Of course, there are several ways to join a meeting. This is just one of them. I've yet to see a video that, step by step, shows all the different ways to join a meeting AND with all the different types of devices. Now that could be boring. However, it would cover the bases, wouldn't it? In my world, there is only one best way to join a meeting. First, use a computer, not a mobile device. Second, download the Zoom client for the very best possible experience. This is done by clicking on the RESOURCE link in the top right corner of zoom.us. Third, when you click on a link to join a meeting, it contains both the meeting ID and password, so there's no need to type anything in. Fourth, when the browser opens after clicking on the link, click the ALLOW button. That will launch the Zoom client and immediately get you into the meeting - once the host admits you. But I've overlooked one important step. When you get an invitation to join a meeting, PUT IT IN YOUR CALENDAR so you can't forget where the link is, and what date and time the meeting is. Finally, UPDATE your Zoom app OFTEN. I've seen a new update come out almost every week. The app has a "Check for updates" link right inside the pop-up menu when you click on the icon in the far upper right of the Zoom window (before you join a meeting).

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment, John, and for all the great tips! I particularly appreciate the one about adding it to your calendar. Very helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@janhavikuche]

Wow.....You explained really well....Thankyou very much

[@CozyGrammar]

Thank you for your comment!

[@jora5483]

I felt like we got back to 90s era!!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment!

[@susanmunoz7688]

Thank you so much for making this simple and really enjoy !

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks very much for your comment, Susan. So glad you found it helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@admariephipps3597]

Very interesting

[@CozyGrammar]

So glad to hear it!

[@RaechelleBennett782]

You're a wonderful teacher! What if I want to join a meeting on an android smartphone but do not want zoom app downloaded on my smartphone? I heard I can join a,zoom meeting by using a browser like Chrome, but no one shows how to do this. Can you explain please? Thank you!

[@CozyGrammar]

Hi Raechelle, many thanks for your comment. That's a great question. Here's something I found that might be helpful: www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-allow-zoom-meeting-attendees-to-join-without-installing-the-app/ Also, thanks to encouraging comments like yours, we've made a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@RaechelleBennett782]

@@CozyGrammar Your response was extremely helpful! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Be calm, be kind, be safe. 🌹

[@oklibrarian]

I'm running tech support for an event this weekend which will have a lot of first-time Zoomers. This is exactly what I needed and totally matches the vibe of our event. Thanks!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks so much for your comment, Sarah. We're delighted the tutorial will be helpful for your event. All good wishes to you!

[@charleneh8084]

Best step by step I’ve seen yet however I’m using my iPhone and need to know how to hear my doctor who’s calling me. It’s a little different than using a laptop. Bye, your adorable! Stay cozy my friend ☺️

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks so much for your comment. Luckily using your iPhone for Zoom isn't actually too different from a laptop, so hopefully this tutorial will have given you most of what you needed. All good wishes to you!

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks again for your comment. It encouraged us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68 PS. Hope you were able to get Zoom to work on your iPhone!

[@FQuill-bg1ru]

Nice work! Thank-you so much! Question, if possible. On an iMac, and had to see a presentation on zoom. Was all last minute and I joined late. But all I could get was video and no audio. The OS and computer is all up-to-date. The link - invite sent to me was valid. Browser is Safari. What went wrong? The prompts - on zoom - kept saying that I had to ?? install Firefox or Chrome. Don't think so. What should I do for next time? Thank-you.

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment. So glad you found it helpful! Regarding the audio, did you see a prompt saying "join with computer audio"? Sometimes I've forgotten to click it and haven't been able to hear till I remembered I needed to click it. Hopefully it will work for you next time!

[@FQuill-bg1ru]

@@CozyGrammar It seems that perhaps I did not click that on the way in, ... and then it would not show or re-open the option. The mike at the bottom had a line thru it and no clickable or options. So I left the meet and went back to the emailed URL link to start over. Just to be sure I was starting over, I used a couple of extra caps on my name. So I could see for myself that I was signed in, again. Oh well. This was my first time trying a Zoom link. Am pretty sure will be using this a lot in the future. Next time, I will pay attention to the "join with computer audio" prompt. Say, really gotta tell you that you're video is soo awesome! Excellent work. Creative, intelligent and educational!! You have some great skills!

[@FQuill-bg1ru]

@@CozyGrammar Got it , ... for the next time! 👍

[@Reigab-PinoyAko]

If you can turn down your backgriund music. Its competin with you. But i like like you start the steps to join

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for the good thought!

[@miaselenalerch7785]

But what if I'm the host and I sent the information to the other person two days before? Do I also click on the link and type all of my information or?

[@CozyGrammar]

The easiest way I've found to start a meeting you've set up is to do so from your Zoom profile, but you can also do so from a link or from the Zoom app. Here are some step-by-step instructions we've put together. This link will go straight to the instructions on how to start a meeting you've already set up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68 Hope that helps!

[@miaselenalerch7785]

Cozy Grammar thank you very much 😄

[@krishsharma8120]

Thanks for the simple steps.. I was invited for Zoom meeting for first time and I had a very old laptop...when i clicked on zoo. Meeting invitation link....half an hour it was dowloading and my meeting got cancelled...Internet connection was fine...is it with laptop that its too old ? If yes what can you suggest sir.

[@CozyGrammar]

Hello Krish, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I imagine the problem may have been the age of your laptop. Even with fast internet, the app requires a fast enough processor in the computer itself. One alternative would be to use a cell phone instead. PS. We've also made a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@patriciatomlinson8005]

Do you have a step by step video on hosting a Zoom meeting?

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your question. We don't at the moment, but we're now thinking of putting one together. If we do, we'll be sure to let you know!

[@CozyGrammar]

Hi Patricia, thanks again for your comment. We've finally made a video on hosting a Zoom meeting. Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@192ali1]

Thank you for the good and concise demonstration. I kindly suggest to take out the background music. It is a bit disturbing. Have you seen any teacher lecturing his / her class while having some kind of music on? Any possible distraction should be avoided. Thank you

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, Ali. All good wishes to you!

[@pamvanallen7921]

Of all those I found, I chose your video to send to my tech-challenged writing critique group. Is that Mozart playing in the background?

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment and for sharing our video with your writing critique group. Yes, that is indeed Mozart in the background, the Andante from his Sonata in G, K. 283, as performed by Marie Rackham, co-founder of Cozy Grammar. As it happens, we're preparing to release an album of her piano music next month, so your message encourages us with getting the last technical details in order. So a double thank you to you, and all good wishes for the holiday season!

[@michelterral5907]

is that for free meeting?what to do do if you go over the free 40minute?can i call back & start again the call? if meeting last 1 hour ?

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your question. This guide applies to both free and paid meetings. The 40-minute free limit only applies to the host. So if a host has set up a longer meeting, you won't have to call again. Does that answer your question?

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks again for your comment. It encouraged us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@taylormedia1000]

I did exactly as you suggested, "ON MY APPLE PHONE," and was instructed to enter my name, which iI did, then my password, and was told either one or both were invalid. Needless to say nothing worked, the host was annoyed, and I lost a job interview.

[@CozyGrammar]

So sorry to hear that, David! How frustrating that must have been. Here's a tutorial on using Zoom on an iPhone which might help clarify things: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV7cop2gn853f9E May an even better job interview be just around the corner!

[@rolandbouchat7462]

that would be a good idea to export your audio track, load it into a music editor software and Normalize or Increase the gain of your volume because it is hardly hearable...Then load it back onto your video...just an advice...

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for the suggestion!

[@rolandbouchat7462]

@@CozyGrammar you can get free efficient music software for free...Audacity is the name of it... you can do this easily and for free

[@rolandbouchat7462]

@@CozyGrammar you can also send it to me and I can do it on my music software and send it back to you with much enhanced volume...you export it as mp3..lighter

[@valtovey3676]

Thank you, very clear, I just found the music a little distracting! Had to doubly concentrate or maybe that’s the reason for the music! Thanks anyway!

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment, and sorry if the music seemed distracting! It was chosen to serve the purpose of calming the mind for learning, though if it encouraged you to concentrate I guess that's a good thing too. In any case, we appreciate you writing and wish you all the best!

[@peterberggreen7824]

I attended a meeting today and noticed that sometime the other member went from small picture to big picture - does this happen automatic when you speak or do I have to press something i order to pop up in the big picture?

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment, Peter. Usually the person who is talking will be in the big picture. However, when you're talking, you'll see the last person who talked while everyone else will see you. It's a little confusing, isn't it? But under normal conditions, if you're talking, you'll be in everyone else's big picture. Hope this helps!

[@JudithPeterick]

What do I do now?

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment! If you can be more specific about what you're asking, I can try to offer an answer. Thank you!

[@ruthvanalstine8296]

This would be a great video if the sound quality was better. Your voice is too soft. Also the music in the background is distracting. I recognize you wanted to create a "warm" atmosphere but it has created sound problems and is a distraction. Otherwise thanks for a great video. I would love to see an updated 2024 version.

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment!

[@lindseycohn6849]

can I just send my text participants the meeting ID and my passcode to join a future meeting ?

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your message. If you text your participants the meeting link as well as the ID and password, you should be set!

[@juliorosales769]

For me it’s asking me to pair with a controller

[@CozyGrammar]

Hmm, I'm not sure how that works, but maybe this would help? support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360000162383-Adding-Zoom-Rooms-with-a-Zoom-Rooms-controller Good luck!

[@justinkrann7406]

Comedy at its best

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment!

[@miriamhavard7621]

This is helpful, but the music is a bit too loud and distracting. 🌺

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment. We lowered the music level on our other Zoom video, so hopefully the balance is a little better there!

[@gitasanding286]

Great

[@CozyGrammar]

So glad you found it helpful. All good wishes to you!

[@orange3789]

This video is not useful for me because I don't get it my first time doing a zoom meeting on a computer

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks for your comment. If you could explain what you find confusing, we could try to clarify. Thank you!

[@indianaforestrywoodlandown2284]

You forgot the chat. A lot of people have trouble with that.

[@CozyGrammar]

Good point! We did add information about the chat in our guide to hosting a Zoom call: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68 Thanks for your comment!

[@MillyToast]

I liked the video but the music is very distracting

[@CozyGrammar]

Belated thanks for your comment! We just made a video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time, and thinking of your comment, we adjusted the level of the music to be, hopefully, less distracting. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. Here, by the way, is a link to the new video, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@Galaxy_World]

You Funny :)

[@CozyGrammar]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Galaxy_World]

@@CozyGrammar

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks again for your comment. It encouraged us to make a companion video on hosting a Zoom meeting for the first time. Here's the link, in case you might find it useful. All good wishes to you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJamq4ulipWFf68

[@Spiritueli]

Ha ... I found a real Harry Potter

[@CozyGrammar]

Thank you!

[@JuliathePCGPinSW16]

Background music is very distracting and makes it almost impossible to hear your voice.

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment, Julia. Yes, we didn't get the levels quite right and have worked to improve them on later videos. If you have any questions about information you couldn't hear clearly, do let us know and we'll try to help out.

[@zsolteditor]

that is music is annoying in this context, kill it or make your voice more present.

[@CozyGrammar]

Many thanks for your comment. Yes, we didn't get the levels quite right and have worked to improve them on later videos. If you have any questions about information you couldn't hear clearly, do let us know and we'll try to help out. Thank you!

[@zsolteditor]

@@CozyGrammar in premiere pro you search for "hard limiter" for the music part the settings should be "Maximum amplitude" at -12 db, for voice -6 or -3 db, and play with the "input boost" as needed. Hard limiter helps a lot for fast workflow :) also you can apply an EQ with 10 bands on the music and reduce the frequencies which intersect the voice to "make room for vocals". That was a helpful video, thx.

[@CozyGrammar]

Thanks, and all good wishes to you!

[@janettesinclair6279]

Thank you for that simple explanation. I am in the UK. Do I use the zoom.us app as you have demonstrated, or is there a UK app that I should use. Thank you.

[@CozyGrammar]

You're very welcome, Janette. Many thanks for your comment. I would suggest doing a search for "Zoom" in your own browser and seeing whether it comes up as zoom.us or zoom.uk. Whatever comes up locally for you should be fine. Good luck!