How to connect and use Zoom app

Log in to the Zoom Ensign account:

To access your Zoom Ensign account, follow the steps below:

1. Open Zoom
   Launch the Zoom app or open a Zoom link​​​.
    
2. Click "Sign In"
   On the Zoom welcome screen, click the Sign In button.
   
    
3. Choose SSO Login
   Select the SSO (Single Sign-On) option.
   
    
4. Enter the Ensign Domain
   In the Sign in with SSO field, type ensign-edu:
   
   Then click Continue.
    
5. Authenticate via Church Login Page
   A browser window will open, directing you to the Church login page. Enter your Church credentials.
    
6. Return to Zoom
   After successful authentication, return to the Zoom app. Your account should now be logged in and ready to use.
    

Creating a meeting and sharing the invite:

Follow these steps to schedule a Zoom meeting and send out the invite:

1. Open Zoom and Sign In
   Ensure you are signed in to your Zoom Ensign account using SSO (see previous instructions if needed).

2. Click on the option New Meeting, and click on Start button:
   

3. Once the meeting starts, you can copy the invite link by clicking on the ^ icon in Participants, and the option Copy Invite Link:
   

4. Paste the invite into an email, message, or calendar event to share with participants.
   ​

Alternative Option: Creating a Zoom Meeting via Calendar

1. Open Zoom and Sign In
   Ensure you are signed in to your Zoom Ensign account using SSO (see previous instructions if needed).

2. Schedule a New Meeting

   • On the Zoom home screen, click Schedule (calendar icon).

   • Fill in the meeting details:

     • Topic – Name of the meeting

     • Date & Time – Set the appropriate time zone, date, and duration

     • Meeting ID – Select “Generate Automatically”

     • Security – Keep the passcode or enable waiting room as required

     • Video & Audio settings – Choose whether host/participants start with video on

     • Calendar – Choose your calendar (e.g., Outlook, Google Calendar, or "Other Calendars")

3. Save the Meeting, and Copy and Share the Invitation by clicking in Copy Invitation.

4. Paste the invite into an email, message, or calendar event to share with participants.
    

Alternative Option: Creating a Zoom Meeting via Outlook

You can also create a Zoom meeting directly through Outlook by following these steps:

1. In Outlook, click the arrow next to "New Mail" and select Event (or New Event):
   

2. In the event window, click the Zoom add-in > Click Add a Zoom Meeting:
   

3. If prompted to sign in, follow the instructions above for logging in to your Zoom Ensign account via SSO.

4. Once added, the Zoom meeting details will appear in the event.

5. Add your invitees and any additional meeting information, then click Send to share the invite.

Teacher Guide: Connecting Zoom to Canvas

If you are a teacher accessing Zoom through the Canvas app, your account will not have a Zoom license until you first sign in at https://ensign-edu.zoom.us/. After signing in there, try accessing Zoom again through Canvas.