Joining a Zoom Meeting: What You Need to Know

Zoom Meetings and Webinars offer a convenient way for individuals to participate in virtual events with ease. As a University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) community member, you have access to Zoom Pro accounts, which provide enhanced features for hosting meetings and webinars.

Webinar Capabilities

One of the key benefits of having a Zoom Pro account is the ability to request webinar capability for meetings with more than 300 participants. This feature allows users to host larger events, making it an ideal solution for academic or professional gatherings. Additionally, webinar accounts can be used to invite non-UCSB participants to join your sessions.

Account Reversion and Deletion

It's essential to note that Zoom Pro accounts are intended for enrolled students, academic affiliates, faculty, and staff. If you're not affiliated with UCSB or are no longer an enrolled student, your account will be reverted to Basic after 13 months of inactivity. Basic accounts have limitations, including group meetings capped at 40 minutes and a maximum of 100 participants.

Requesting Webinar Accounts

If you need to host a meeting with more than 300 participants, you can request a webinar account through Zoom's platform. This feature is ideal for larger events, such as conferences or seminars.

Zoom Video Conferencing provides a cloud-based platform that enables seamless audio and video conferencing, mobile collaboration, and simple online meetings. With Zoom, you can quickly and easily participate in virtual events, making remote participation a breeze.

Getting Started with Your Zoom Pro Account

UCSB Information Technology Services (ITS) automatically issues Zoom Pro accounts to anyone with a UCSBnetID upon their first login using the university's single sign-on (SSO) system. This means that you can start using your Zoom Pro account immediately, without needing to request access separately.

Overall, Zoom Meetings and Webinars offer a powerful solution for hosting virtual events, making it easy to connect with others remotely. By understanding the capabilities and limitations of your Zoom Pro account, you can make the most of this valuable tool.

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