How-To

Fairleigh Dickinson University has designated Zoom Rooms that support hybrid in-person and remote learning. On this page, you will find links to the locations of Zoom Rooms on both New Jersey campuses, instructions for using the Zoom Rooms, and details about the equipment for installed rooms, cart rooms, and connecting with ITV rooms.

Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool that allows users to meet online, with or without video. Zoom users can choose to record sessions, collaborate on projects, and share or annotate on one another’s screens, all with one easy-to-use platform. It offers quality video, audio, and a wireless screen-sharing performance across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Zoom has a feature-rich, mobile app for both iOS and Android, allowing you to virtually connect from anywhere with an Internet connection.

1. The web browser client will download automatically when you start or join your first Zoom meeting, and is also available for manual download.

Install Zoom Chrome Extension

Install Zoom Firefox Extension

2. Once downloaded, you can go to the Zoom folder in your “START” menu and click “Start Zoom” on a PC or click on the “Zoom.us” app located in the applications folder on a Mac. Alternatively, you can open the application by searching for Zoom in your computers search bar.

Zoom Login

3. Click on “Sign In” at the top-right corner of the page and type your FDU NetID credentials

4. After logging in, you will see your profile information.
   • Joining a meeting – Click on the link and enter the meeting ID number provided by the host.
   • Hosting a meeting – You can host a meeting with or without video. Click on the option that you need and the meeting should start automatically.
   • Scheduling a meeting – Click on Meetings on the left navigation area and then click on Schedule a New Meeting.

The following steps are for users who have already downloaded the Zoom desktop client or are planning to use the client. These instructions are NOT for users who will be using the web browser to participate in a Zoom meeting.

Zoom for Windows

Zoom for macOS

1. Launch the Zoom Desktop client
2. Click on “Sign In“

3. Click “Sign In with the SSO“

4. Type “FDU” in the company domain field and click “Continue“

5. You will be redirected to a page where you will be asked to login using your FDU NetID credentials

6. After signing in click “Open Zoom Meetings“

Outlook Plugin

Zoom Plugin for macOS Outlook

Zoom Plugin for Windows Outlook

Mobile Apps

Zoom for iOS & iPadOS

Zoom for Android

Resources for Troubleshooting Issues with Zoom

The following troubleshooting guide gives support for all devices that Zoom supports.

General Troubleshooting

To get the most out of your Zoom experience at FDU, visit Zoom’s official support site to learn how to join meetings, connect to audio, turn on your video, use virtual backgrounds, share your screen, chat with others, and view captions. These tools help you fully participate in classes, meetings, and virtual events.

Getting Started with Zoom Meetings