Integrating Zoom into your website is an excellent means of improving interactivity and communication for your audience. As a frequent user of Zoom for both personal and business reasons, I can confirm its effectiveness and user-friendliness. This article will provide a step-by-step tutorial on embedding Zoom into your website.
Step 1: Sign up for a Zoom account
If you haven’t already, the first step is to sign up for a Zoom account. You can do this by visiting the Zoom website and clicking on the “Sign Up, It’s Free” button. Fill in the required information and follow the prompts to create your account.
Step 2: Generate an API Key
Next, you’ll need to generate an API key to access Zoom’s API and embed it into your website. To do this, log in to your Zoom account and navigate to the “Develop” section in the left-hand menu. Click on “Build App” and choose the “JWT” option. Fill in the necessary details and click on “Create.” Your API key and secret will be generated, which you will need to authenticate your Zoom integration.
Step 3: Install the Zoom Web SDK
Now that you have your API key, it’s time to install the Zoom Web SDK on your website. The Zoom Web SDK allows you to integrate Zoom meetings, webinars, and other features directly into your website.
To install the Zoom Web SDK, you need to include the following JavaScript code snippet in the `
` section of your website:
<script src="https://source.zoom.us/1.9.0/lib/vendor/react.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://source.zoom.us/1.9.0/lib/vendor/react-dom.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://source.zoom.us/1.9.0/lib/vendor/redux.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://source.zoom.us/1.9.0/lib/vendor/redux-thunk.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://source.zoom.us/1.9.0/lib/vendor/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://source.zoom.us/zoom-meeting-1.9.0.min.js"></script>
Make sure to replace “1.9.0” with the latest version of the Zoom Web SDK. You can find the latest version on the Zoom website.
Step 4: Authenticate your Zoom integration
To authenticate your Zoom integration, you’ll need to include the following JavaScript code snippet in your website’s `
` section:
<script>
ZoomMtg.setZoomJSLib('https://source.zoom.us/1.9.0/lib', '/av');
ZoomMtg.preLoadWasm();
ZoomMtg.prepareJssdk();
</script>
Ensure that you replace “1.9.0” with the latest version of the Zoom Web SDK. This code will load the necessary Zoom libraries and prepare your website for embedding Zoom meetings and webinars.
Step 5: Embed Zoom meeting or webinar
Now that you have completed the setup, you can proceed to embed a Zoom meeting or webinar on your website. To do this, use the following JavaScript code snippet:
<script>
const API_KEY = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const API_SECRET = 'YOUR_API_SECRET';
ZoomMtg.generateSignature({
apiKey: API_KEY,
apiSecret: API_SECRET,
meetingNumber: 'MEETING_NUMBER',
role: 0,
success: function(res){
ZoomMtg.init({
apiKey: API_KEY,
meetingNumber: 'MEETING_NUMBER',
signature: res.result,
leaveUrl: 'https://yourwebsite.com',
userName: 'Your Name',
userEmail: '[email protected]',
success: function(){
ZoomMtg.join(
{
meetingNumber: 'MEETING_NUMBER',
userName: 'Your Name',
signature: res.result,
apiKey: API_KEY,
userEmail: '[email protected]',
passWord: 'MEETING_PASSWORD',
success: function(res){
console.log('Join meeting success');
},
error: function(res){
console.log('Join meeting error');
}
}
);
}
});
}
});
</script>
Remember to replace ‘YOUR_API_KEY’ and ‘YOUR_API_SECRET’ with your own API key and secret generated in Step 2. Replace ‘MEETING_NUMBER’ with the meeting number you want to embed, and ‘MEETING_PASSWORD’ with the password for the meeting (if applicable).
Personal Commentary:
I have found the process of embedding Zoom into a website to be relatively straightforward, especially with the availability of the Zoom Web SDK. It provides developers with the necessary tools to seamlessly integrate Zoom meetings and webinars into their websites, enhancing user experience and facilitating communication.
Conclusion
Embedding Zoom in a website can greatly enhance the interactive and collaborative nature of your online presence. With the easy-to-follow steps outlined in this article, you can seamlessly integrate Zoom meetings and webinars into your website, ensuring smooth communication and engagement with your audience. So go ahead, give it a try, and unlock the power of Zoom in your website!