About Zoom

Zoom video and web conferencing

Zoom is an online video and audio-conferencing platform that makes it easy to hold impromptu or scheduled one-to-one or group meetings, teach online courses, conduct online training, and host webinars.

Features

Zoom features include:

  • Online high-definition (HD) video and audio conferencing.
  • Impromptu or scheduled presentations/meetings.
  • Real-time group collaboration and screen-sharing.
  • Video webinar scalability (100 to 10,000 viewers).
  • Dual screen support system (Cloud)

Zoom options:

  • Desktop client
  • Web portal
  • Mobile apps (Android, iOS, Windows)
  • Plugins and extensions

Access

Web Portal

Desktop Client

Access to this service is automatically granted to active UTRGV students, faculty, and staff.

  1. Go to utrgv.zoom.us.
  2. Click Sign in to configure your account.
  3. Enter your UTRGV username and password on the UTRGV Online Services Login page for Zoom.
    • NOTE: First-time users may be prompted to download the Zoom client (Recommended).
  4. Click Sign In.

Your profile page will appear. Here you can:

  • Schedule a New Meeting
  • Join a meeting
  • Host a meeting

Access to this service is automatically granted to active UTRGV students, faculty, and staff.

  1. Start Zoom Desktop app.
  2. Click Sign In with SSO.
  3. Enter utrgv.zoom.us when prompted for the company domain.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Enter your UTRGV username and password on the UTRGV Online Services Login page for Zoom.

Here you can:

  • Schedule a New Meeting
  • Join a meeting
  • Host a meeting

Download & Install

Training & Resources

Training

Support Resources

  • Visit the FAQs for questions and answers about Zoom.
  • For Zoom Technical support, visit the Zoom Help Center.
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