This article covers the detailed and simple methods to add the zoom outlook plugin. Read the complete article to implement it effectively.
How to integrate Zoom with Microsoft Outlook?
If you are annoyed of how to add zoom to outlook, then be relaxed. There are three different ways to add it.
● Clockwise Zoom integration
● Zoom for Outlook add-in
● Zoom Microsoft Outlook plugin
But before moving to other segments, let us reveal some key differences between zoom add-in and plugin.
● The zoom plugin is an installable file package developed for desktop version of Outlook
● The Zoom add-in works well on Outlook web and desktop apps
● For Windows and macOS users, Zoom suggests the add-in for a better experience
Method 1 – How to easily connect Zoom to Outlook using Clockwise
Most individuals want to add Zoom to each Outlook meeting and make calendaring simpler and more accessible for them and their organization. Clockwise is an AI-powered scheduling assistant that quickly estimates the suitable times for meetings, tasks, and other important work, based on your preferences.
You can also configure Clockwise to save Zoom as your default video conferencing option whenever you schedule a meeting via Clockwise. Here are the steps –
Step 1: Connect your Zoom account to Clockwise
· Create your free clockwise account with your Outlook email ID.
· Switch to your connected apps from the clockwise app.
· Click to the ‘Add to Zoom’.
· Sign into your Zoom account to connect with clockwise app.
(Note – Set up Zoom for your entire organization through the admin settings, instead of syncing your individual account to Zoom.)
Step 2: Schedule a meeting
· After connecting your Zoom account, for each new meeting scheduled through Clockwise, it adds a Zoom meeting link.
· To schedule a new meeting, go to your Planner page in the clockwise app and click on the ‘Schedule Meeting’.
· Now, your new meetings will appear on clockwise planner and outlook as well.
· Attendees and external users can simply join the meeting by clicking the meeting details. There is no need to install Zoom.
The Zoom Outlook add-in is available for –
● Outlook mobile app (iOS and Android)
● Outlook 2013 or 2016 (desktop user)
● Outlook web
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Method 2
1. How install the add-in for Outlook mobile?
Follow these simple steps to install the add-in, if you have the Outlook mobile app.
● Click to open the Outlook app on your Android or iOS device.
● Click on your profile displayed in the top-left corner.
● Open the settings icon at the bottom.
● Scroll down and click on ‘Add-ins’ option.
● Scroll down to find Zoom, then click on ‘tap +’.
2. How to install the add-in for Outlook desktop?
To install the add-in on your Outlook desktop app (Mac or Windows), check whether you have a Microsoft Exchange or Office 365 account added to Outlook. Then, follow the steps –
MacOS
● Open your Outlook and sign in.
● Move to mail view.
● Click on the Ellipsis option, then choose ‘Get Add-ins’ option.
● In a new window, find Zoom for Outlook, then click ‘Add’ option.
Windows
● Open your Outlook and sign in.
● Click on the File tab in the top-left corner.
● Click on Info in the navigation bar.
● Move down and click Manage Add-ins.
● In a new window, find Zoom for Outlook, then click ‘Add’ option.
3. How to install the add-in for Outlook web?
● In Microsoft AppSource, visit the app page for Zoom for Outlook.
● Click on ‘Get It Now’.
● Follow the instructions to complete the Zoom add-in installation
How to schedule meetings using the Zoom for Outlook add-in?
Once you added zoom to outlook, you can easily trigger a URL, zoom meeting ID, and other zoom details for an outlook event. This process takes only a few seconds, and you can do this without bothering to open the Zoom app.
