Zoom is one of the videoconference applications available on KI computers, along with Skype and Microsoft Teams. We recommend using Zoom because a) it requires less Internet bandwidth than other similar apps, b) it allows participants to join a meeting by phone if the Internet is not stable enough and c) you already have a Zoom account associated to your KI email address.
In this article, you will learn how to configure Zoom using your KI email address, get an overview of the functionalities of the app and find a link to learning resources on the Zoom website.
Configuration
The first time you launch Zoom on your KI computer, you will have to sign in using your KI username and password.
- Launch Zoom by double clicking on the icon on the Desktop.
- Click on Sign In.
- Click on Sign In with SSO.
- In the Company Domain field, type in kativik (all lowercase).
- Click on Continue.
A web browser page will automatically open and ask you to sign in to your Kativik account.
- Type in your Kativik account username (the same you use to access your email).
- Click on Next.
- Type in your Kativik account password (the same you use to access your email).
- Click on Sign In.
You will be asked if you want to remain connected and if you allow the web browser to remember you username and password. You can either accept or decline.
A Zoom page will automatically open in your web browser and ask for authorization to launch Zoom.
- Tick the box allowing Zoom links to launch the Zoom app in the future.
- Click on Open.
This Zoom application homepage should appear automatically.
Functionalities
By signing in to Zoom using your KI email address, you will have access to the functionalities of a basic account. They include:
- Scheduling meetings in advance and invite participants
- Taking part in meetings your are invited to
- Hosting unlimited time meetings with 2 participants
- Hosting up to 40 minutes meetings with 3 or more participants
- Chatting with participants in the meeting
- Joining a meeting by phone if the Internet connection is unstable
Zoom Video Tutorials
The Zoom Help Center offers an extensive library of video tutorials.
