Linking your Zoom account to Outlook is primarily done by installing the official Zoom for Outlook add-in, which allows you to schedule and manage Zoom meetings directly from your Outlook calendar.
How to Install the Zoom for Outlook Add-in
The process involves using the Outlook add-in store to find and add the Zoom for Outlook Extension. Follow these steps:
- Open Outlook and sign in to your account.
- Switch to Mail view, click the ellipsis button (
...), and then select Get Add-ins. This opens the Outlook Add-ins window. - In the Add-ins window, you can either search for "Zoom for Outlook" or switch to the Admin-managed tab if your account administrator has made the add-in available organization-wide.
- Locate Zoom for Outlook Extension in the search results or admin list and click on it.
- On the add-in details page, click Add.
Once added, you may need to sign in to your Zoom account from within the add-in when you first use it to fully link the two services.
What the Zoom Add-in Does
Adding the Zoom for Outlook add-in doesn't directly merge your accounts but creates a seamless integration allowing you to leverage Zoom's features within the Outlook environment. Key benefits include:
- Scheduling Zoom Meetings: Easily create new calendar appointments in Outlook that are automatically configured as Zoom meetings.
- Joining Meetings: Quickly join scheduled Zoom meetings directly from the Outlook calendar invite.
- Managing Meeting Options: Access and configure common Zoom meeting settings (like passwords, waiting rooms, etc.) when creating the event in Outlook.
This integration streamlines your workflow by centralizing your meeting scheduling and management within your preferred email and calendar application.
