Overview

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Zoom is a web-based teleconference and video conference solution that offers best in class video, audio, and screen-sharing experience across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.  

• Only the host of the Zoom call needs to have a Zoom account
• Use it anytime for any meeting, conference, or person-to-person video calls 
• There is no cost to your department

Follow the steps below to setup your UCSD Zoom account (zoom.ucsd.edu).

Note: if you are a Health user and use the Health instance of Zoom, please refer to the link below. 

Zoom for UC San Diego Health

For UC San Diego Health Sciences and School of Medicine (SOM) Zoom information visit: zoom.uchealth.edu

Critical Concepts

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Zoom Pro (Licensed) Account (unlimited meeting time)

All UCSD students, staff, faculty are currently automatically upgraded to Zoom Pro upon signing into ucsd.zoom.us. 

• Host group meetings:
  
  • Up to 300 people meeting
  • Unlimited meeting time 
• One-to-one video calls are unlimited
• Customize your Personal Meeting ID
• Can be expanded with add-ons licenses
• Available for All UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students with an @ucsd.edu email address
  

If you require a Zoom license for large meetings or webinars with more than 300 users, request an additional license online.

• Available only to faculty and staff
• Must be upgraded by IT Services  

Steps to Take

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1. Download Zoom for your computer and mobile device.
2. Click Sign In to create your UC San Diego Zoom Licensed (Pro) account using Single Sign-On (SSO).
3. If you need to host webinars of any size, or to hold large meetings with more than 300 attendees, please submit a request for Zoom Large Meeting or Zoom Webinar ADD-ON License. These licenses should be configured well in advance to avoid issues.
4. Use the app or webpage to start, join, or schedule meetings.

Questions?

• Review our User Guide for detailed instructions
• Check out our FAQs
• Zoom Online Event Best Practices