Zoom is a web conferencing platform that is used for audio and/or video conferencing. You need a free account to start your own calls for up to 100 people; paid versions can support up to 1,000 people. You can make unlimited phone calls, hold unlimited meetings, and even record both.
How do you zoom for beginners?
- Start at Zoom's signup page.
- Activate your account.
- Create your account name and password.
- You can invite colleagues, if you wish.
- You can then try a test meeting.
- After you've installed the Zoom app, you'll see buttons to “Join a Meeting” or “Sign In.”
- Sign in to the app.
- And you're ready to Zoom!
Is it free to use zoom?
Zoom offers a full-featured Basic Plan for free with unlimited meetings. Try Zoom for as long as you like - there is no trial period. Both Basic and Pro plans allow for unlimited 1-1 meetings, each meeting can have a duration of 24 hours maximum.
