

If a meeting host is not present it would not be possible for anybody to enable Live Captions. Participants are unable to switch on this functionality themselves. Live Closed Captions are now available in Zoom however live captions will only work once a meeting host has joined the meeting and enabled the service. Zoom will now default to only allow Durham University members to access meetings, if you need to change this to allow Non-Durham accounts to join please see guidance here.įor more information on accessibility option available with Zoom, please see the following link: Enabling Zoom Live Closed Captions
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Zoom Authentication Profiles - How to allow non-Durham users to join your meeting Screen share options are configurable to allow only the host or specific participants to share content.

Information about how to view these is available here. The security settings for meetings can now be viewed by the meeting host while in a meeting. Access to the webinar feature is available by request via the IT Service Desk. When an event needs to be public, this should be set up as a webinar and those needing to present set up as panelists. To ensure your Zoom calls are only attended by people you intend to be there, please send invites directly to participants rather than publicly sharing the call details online. Other useful video tutorials to help you get the most out of Zoom Staying safe on Zoom Setting meeting passwords Setting up meetings on Zoom FAQs For a more in-depth guide on Zoom and its functionality, please see our Zoom User Guide. If you’re new to Zoom, you may want to check out some of these helpful articles and videos to help you get started. How to Access your Durham University Zoom Account

The easy-to-use interface enables you to deliver presentations, share content, screen-share, collaborate on projects, perform application demonstrations, create breakout/smaller discussion groups, poll participants and record meetings. Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool that allows you to meet with people online from your desktop, mobile, tablet or telephone. Zoom has also updated Waiting Room notifications, so hosts will receive both a visual and audio notification that an attendee has entered the Waiting Room. Zoom will automatically enable a Waiting Room for any meetings that do not have a Passcode or Waiting Room added by 27 September. This will mean that every meeting will need to have a Passcode for participants to enter the meeting, or a Waiting Room will need to be enabled. Visit Zoom to get started today.įrom 27 September 2020, Zoom will be implementing new security requirements for all its meetings. Staff and students can now access your Durham University Zoom accounts using your Durham University username and password. To support you to work remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak, we have now launched Zoom video conferencing for all staff and students.
