Including a Zoom extension onto Google Calendar can significantly simplify your process of scheduling meetings. As an individual who regularly utilizes both Google Calendar and Zoom for professional purposes, I discovered this function to be extremely helpful in seamlessly combining my video conferences with my calendar. In this piece, I will lead you through a detailed explanation of how to add a Zoom extension to Google Calendar, providing my personal insights and commentary in the process.
Step 1: Open Google Calendar
To begin, open your Google Calendar by visiting https://calendar.google.com. Make sure you are signed in with your Google account for a seamless experience.
Step 2: Access the Zoom Add-on
Once you are on the Google Calendar homepage, click on the gear icon in the top right corner to access the settings menu. From the dropdown menu, select “Settings”.
On the left sidebar of the settings page, click on the “Add-ons” option. Here, you will see a list of available add-ons for Google Calendar.
Step 3: Search for the Zoom Add-on
In the Add-ons menu, click on the “Get add-ons” button. This will open the G Suite Marketplace, where you can find various add-ons for Google Calendar.
In the search bar at the top right corner of the G Suite Marketplace, type “Zoom Scheduler” and hit Enter. Look for the Zoom Scheduler add-on and click on it to access its details page.
Step 4: Install the Zoom Add-on
On the Zoom Scheduler details page, click on the “Install” button. You may be prompted to grant certain permissions to the add-on, such as access to your Google Calendar. Review the permissions and click “Allow” to proceed with the installation.
Once the Zoom Scheduler add-on is installed, you can close the G Suite Marketplace tab and return to your Google Calendar.
Step 5: Use the Zoom Add-on in Google Calendar
With the Zoom Scheduler add-on successfully installed, you can now start using it to schedule Zoom meetings directly from your Google Calendar.
To create a Zoom meeting, click on a desired time slot in your calendar and click on the “Add conferencing” option. A dropdown menu will appear, and you should see the option to “Add Zoom meeting”.
Click on “Add Zoom meeting” and a new event will be created in your Google Calendar with a Zoom meeting link automatically generated. You can then invite attendees, add a meeting title, and customize other details as needed.
When it’s time for your meeting, simply click on the event in your calendar and click on the Zoom meeting link to join the video conference.
Conclusion
Adding a Zoom add-on to Google Calendar is a game-changer for streamlining your meeting scheduling process. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can integrate Zoom seamlessly into your calendar and save time in organizing and joining video conferences. Give it a try and experience the benefits firsthand!