Learning Objectives: This page will cover how to signup for a UT Zoom account, install Zoom, and how to integrate your UT Zoom account with Canvas.  If needed, it also explains how to delete your public (Non-UT) Zoom account and how to utilize SSO (Single Sign-on).

How to signup for UT Zoom Account

How to Install Zoom on your Computer

1. You can access the installer at the bottom of https://utexas.zoom.us/ or go directly to https://utexas.zoom.us/download

   
   

2. Select the Zoom Client for Meetings option to download the Zoom Installer.  Open downloaded file to progress through the install process.
   
   
   

How to Sign into Zoom

There are two recommended options

• OPTION 1 - Navigate to https://utexas.zoom.us/profile to log into your Zoom account using your UTEID and password. 
• OPTION 2 - You can access Zoom through your Canvas page for your class.  Just log into your Canvas course and select the Zoom link in the left menu bar

NOTE: If you have an existing public Zoom account that you don't need, please delete it using these instructions to avoid mixing up your two accounts which could lead to a loss of functionality in a meeting. 

NOTE: if you find yourself with a different login screen that offers an option on the right for "Sign in with SSO", please use the instructions posted here on the Troubleshooting page.

How to Connect UT Zoom Account to Canvas

This is done for you automatically when you click the Zoom link in the bottom left menu bar in your Canvas course.

1. Navigate to your Canvas course
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the left menu bar.
3. Click Zoom link
   
4. You'll be prompted to "Authorize" zoom in Canvas.  Agree to that and your UTEID will be tied to your UT Zoom account.
5. NOTE: If by some chance you skipped the signup process first, your account will be created when you Authorize Zoom in Canvas.

Using Virtual Backgrounds in Zoom Meetings

The virtual background feature allows you to display an image or video as your background during a Zoom Meeting. Please visit this Zoom article on virtual backgrounds for more information:

• https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/210707503-Virtual-Background

There are McCombs and UT-related images that may be used as virtual backgrounds available at Zoom Backgrounds on the Communications wiki

If you have completed all the above setup steps, please move on to Step 2

Still need help? 

For McCombs faculty, please contact Media Services via email or phone:

• Email VC-Trouble@mccombs.utexas.edu
• Call 512-232-6679 (GSB/CBA) and 512-232-4646 (RRH)

For all other UT faculty, please contact your respective college or school