How do I start a Zoom meeting in my course in Canvas?
As the meeting host, and depending on how you create your meeting, you can start the meeting from the Zoom desktop client, Zoom mobile app, web browser, or room system. Once Zoom is added to a Canvas course, you can access Zoom from the Course Navigation menu, however. To do so, use this method.
1. In Course Navigation, click the Zoom link.
2. Click the Upcoming Meetings button.
3. Locate the Time, Topic or ID of the meeting that you want to begin.
4. Click the Start Button.
Clicking the Start button will initiate the Zoom meeting launcher, which connects your Zoom Client to the meeting.
5. Your Zoom Meeting Launcher will Initiate the Meeting
Your Zoom Client launcher start the meeting by prompting you to to download and save the meeting launcher file. Follow the steps outlined by the launch prompts to commence your meeting.
For the Zoom meeting in Canvas to begin, you must already have the Zoom Client for Meetings application installed on your computer or mobile device. If you have not downloaded the Zoom Client app yet, follow the steps outlined in the articles listed below to download the app. Use the link that is appropriate for your device:
- For PC Users: Follow the steps outlined in this Knowledge Base article to learn the steps for downloading and installing the Zoom Client for PC's.
- For Mac Users: Follow the steps outlined in this Knowledge Base article to learn the steps for downloading and installing the Zoom Client for Macs
- For iPhone/iPad Users: Follow the steps outlined in this Knowledge Base article to learn the steps for downloading and installing the Zoom Client for your iPhone or iPad.
If you experience technical difficulties, please contact:
Faculty/Staff IT Help Desk
(657) 278-7777
Article Summary
You have learned how to start a Zoom meeting in your Canvas course.