I have fond memories of the times when joining a Zoom meeting was as simple as clicking a link and patiently waiting for the meeting to load in a web browser. However, with the advancements in technology, there are now various ways to automatically join a Zoom meeting without any trouble. In this article, I will provide a step-by-step guide on how to enable auto-join for your Zoom meetings, allowing you to save time and concentrate on the important matters.
Using Zoom’s Personal Meeting ID (PMI) for Auto-Join
If you’re someone like me who has frequent meetings with the same group of people, setting up auto-join using Zoom’s Personal Meeting ID (PMI) can be a game-changer. To get started, open the Zoom desktop application and navigate to the “Meetings” tab.
Once you’re in the “Meetings” tab, click on the “Upcoming” section and find the meeting that you want to set up auto-join for. Click on the meeting to open its details, and then click on the “Edit” button.
In the meeting settings, scroll down until you find the option called “Enable join before host”. Make sure this option is checked, as it will allow you to auto-join the meeting without waiting for the host to join first.
Next, scroll down further until you see the option for “Alternative Hosts”. In this section, you can add your own email address as an alternative host. By doing so, you will automatically be considered as the host of the meeting, allowing you to auto-join without the need for the official host to be present. Make sure to save your changes before exiting the meeting settings.
Using Zoom Scheduler for Auto-Join
If you’re not using your Personal Meeting ID (PMI) and want to auto-join a scheduled meeting, Zoom’s scheduler feature has got your back. To start, open the Zoom desktop application and navigate to the “Home” tab.
In the “Home” tab, click on the “Schedule” button to create a new meeting. Fill in the necessary details such as the meeting topic, date, and time.
Under the “Meeting Options” section, make sure to check the box that says “Enable join before host”. This will allow you to auto-join the meeting even if the host hasn’t joined yet. After making your selections, click on the “Save” button to create the meeting.
Once your meeting is scheduled, Zoom will generate a unique meeting ID and password for the attendees to join. This is the information you can share with them so they can also auto-join the meeting.
Using Zoom’s Meeting URL for Auto-Join
If you receive a Zoom meeting URL from someone else and want to auto-join their meeting, you can do so by simply clicking on the URL. When you click on the URL, your default web browser will open and prompt you to launch the Zoom application. Click on the “Open Zoom” button to proceed.
Once the Zoom application opens, you will automatically be joined into the meeting without any further action required. This is a quick and convenient way to auto-join a Zoom meeting when you have the meeting URL.
Conclusion
With the ability to auto-join Zoom meetings, we can now save precious time and eliminate the hassle of manually joining every meeting. Whether you opt for using your Personal Meeting ID (PMI), the Zoom scheduler, or a meeting URL, the process of auto-joining a meeting is straightforward and efficient. So next time you have a Zoom meeting on your calendar, take advantage of these auto-join features and make your Zoom experience even smoother.