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Zoom allows you to collaborate through online video meetings.
Changes to central funding for UCL Zoom staff licensing
Microsoft Teams is the standard platform for meetings and collaboration at UCL. To support this and reduce duplication across systems, central funding for Zoom licences will end from 1 August 2026.
For more information please see the update on UCL Zoom staff licensing.
Zoom is a video conferencing tool which allows you to create and hold online video meetings with the capability to share screens, collaborate and breakout your meeting into smaller groups.
The ISD recommended tool for online meeting and staff collaboration in most circumstances remains Microsoft Teams however it is recognised that Zoom is required for some specific use cases. See below for information on choosing the correct tool for your needs and further information on how to use Zoom.
Getting started
- How to install Zoom
- Set up a new Zoom account
- Request a staff Zoom licence
- How to log in to Zoom
- How to log in to UCL Zoom if you also have a non-UCL Zoom account
- How to update your Zoom software
More features in Zoom
- Making the most of your Zoom meeting
- Screen sharing in a Zoom meeting
- Chat
- Sound in your meeting
- Video in your meeting
- Raise hand in your meeting
- Telephone dial in to a meeting
- Breakout rooms
- Create a Zoom meeting from Moodle
- Adding and sharing your pronouns
- Zoom Advanced Polling and Quizzes
- AI Companion
Security
Account configuration
Zoom meeting basics
- Join a meeting from the Zoom app
- Join a meeting from your browser
- Schedule a meeting
- Schedule a meeting for an alternative host
- Disabling third party app participation in Zoom
- End of support for Zoom Workplace app on Windows 32-bit systems
Zoom webinar and large meetings
- Zoom webinar
- Large meetings and teaching events
- Request a webinar or large meeting licence
- Planning a webinar
Recording and sharing
Accessibility
Policies and procedures
Get help
Videos
Support
Zoom website (external)