How to Add Zoom as a Meeting Provider in Outlook
Adding Zoom as a meeting provider in Outlook can greatly enhance your meeting experience by integrating Zoom’s powerful features directly into your email client. This guide will walk you through the steps to add Zoom as a meeting provider in Outlook, ensuring that you can easily schedule and manage Zoom meetings from your email account.
Step 1: Open Outlook and navigate to the File menu
First, open Outlook on your computer. Once the application is open, click on the File menu located at the top-left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Select Account Settings
After clicking on the File menu, choose “Account Settings” from the dropdown menu. This will open a new window with several tabs.
Step 3: Click on the “Add” button under the “Meeting Workspaces” section
In the Account Settings window, select the “Meeting Workspaces” tab. Here, you will find a list of available meeting providers. Click on the “Add” button to add a new meeting provider.
Step 4: Choose “Zoom” from the list of available meeting providers
A new window will appear, displaying a list of available meeting providers. Scroll through the list and select “Zoom” as your preferred meeting provider.
Step 5: Sign in to your Zoom account
After selecting Zoom, you will be prompted to sign in to your Zoom account. Enter your Zoom username and password, then click “OK” to proceed.
Step 6: Confirm the Zoom account settings
Outlook will automatically retrieve your Zoom account information and display it in the Account Settings window. Review the information and make sure it is correct. If everything looks good, click “OK” to confirm the settings.
Step 7: Close the Account Settings window
Once you have confirmed the Zoom account settings, click “OK” to close the Account Settings window. You have now successfully added Zoom as a meeting provider in Outlook.
Step 8: Schedule a Zoom meeting
Now that Zoom is added as a meeting provider in Outlook, you can easily schedule a Zoom meeting. Simply create a new email or meeting invitation, and when it’s time to add a meeting location, select “Zoom Meeting” from the dropdown menu. Outlook will automatically generate a Zoom meeting link and include it in the invitation.
By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate Zoom into your Outlook experience, making it easier to schedule, manage, and participate in Zoom meetings from your email client.
