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* The Zoom meeting links will be posted on a public website, which presents the potential for Zoom bombing. | * The Zoom meeting links will be posted on a public website, which presents the potential for Zoom bombing. | ||
* Some settings require the ''current'' version of Zoom - please make sure your Zoom app is up-to-date. | * Some settings require the ''current'' version of Zoom - please make sure your Zoom app is up-to-date. | ||
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=== Check for Updates === | === Check for Updates === | ||
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| − | When in a Zoom Meeting | + | === When in a Zoom Meeting === |
| − | === Participants Window === | + | Take note of the app options outlined below for ways to protect your meeting: |
| − | The '''"Participants"''' window has options for muting microphones and removing participants | + | |
| + | ==== Participants Window ==== | ||
| + | The '''"Participants"''' window has options for muting microphones and removing participants. | ||
For details, see Zoom guide, [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115005759423-Managing-Participants-in-a-Meeting Managing Participants in a Meeting]. | For details, see Zoom guide, [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115005759423-Managing-Participants-in-a-Meeting Managing Participants in a Meeting]. | ||
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** '''"Remove"''' | ** '''"Remove"''' | ||
| − | === Security === | + | ==== Security ==== |
| − | The Security icon at the bottom of the Zoom meeting window has a variety of options and tools | + | The Security icon at the bottom of the Zoom meeting window has a variety of options and tools. |
| − | Zoom | + | For details, see Zoom guide, [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360041848151-In-meeting-security-options In-meeting security options]. |
| − | * '''Hide Profile Pictures''' | + | * '''"Hide Profile Pictures"''' |
| − | ** Zoom bombers can set their profile picture to an offensive image | + | ** Zoom bombers can set their profile picture to an offensive image. |
| − | ** This is a quick way to turn off all profile pictures | + | ** This is a quick way to turn off all profile pictures. |
| − | * '''All Participants to: Share Screen''' | + | * '''"All Participants to: Share Screen"''' |
| − | ** | + | ** Un-check this so only the host can screen share |
| − | *'''Suspend Participants Activities''' | + | *'''"Suspend Participants Activities"''' |
**This is a new setting for emergency situations | **This is a new setting for emergency situations | ||
**This shuts off all participants' audio, video and screen sharing and locks the meeting | **This shuts off all participants' audio, video and screen sharing and locks the meeting | ||
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[[Category:Zoom]] | [[Category:Zoom]] | ||
Revision as of 11:01, 1 December 2020
This guide contains information on some of Zoom's security settings and meeting controls.
- The Zoom meeting links will be posted on a public website, which presents the potential for Zoom bombing.
- Some settings require the current version of Zoom - please make sure your Zoom app is up-to-date.
Contents
Check for Updates
To make sure you have the current version of Zoom:
- Sign into the Zoom application on your computer (not the website)
- Click your profile icon at top right
- Select "Check for Updates"
Meeting Settings
- Using a web browser, sign in to evergreen.zoom.us
- On the left side, click on "Meetings" and view the list under "Upcoming"
- Click on a meeting title to check its settings for the following sections:
Security Section
- Do not select "Passcode"
- Check "Waiting Room"
Meeting Options
- Do not select "Allow participants to join anytime"
- Check "Mute participants upon entry"
- Do not select "Require authentication to join"
- If selected this would require participants to sign in with Evergreen accounts
- Not all participants will have Evergreen accounts
When in a Zoom Meeting
Take note of the app options outlined below for ways to protect your meeting:
Participants Window
The "Participants" window has options for muting microphones and removing participants.
For details, see Zoom guide, Managing Participants in a Meeting.
- At the bottom of the window is a "Mute All" button
- Hover over a participant's name until the "Mute" button appears
- Hover over a participant's name until the "More" button appears
- Apply any of the following actions as needed:
- "Stop Video"
- "Put in Waiting Room"
- "Remove"
Security
The Security icon at the bottom of the Zoom meeting window has a variety of options and tools.
For details, see Zoom guide, In-meeting security options.
- "Hide Profile Pictures"
- Zoom bombers can set their profile picture to an offensive image.
- This is a quick way to turn off all profile pictures.
- "All Participants to: Share Screen"
- Un-check this so only the host can screen share
- "Suspend Participants Activities"
- This is a new setting for emergency situations
- This shuts off all participants' audio, video and screen sharing and locks the meeting
