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QuestionWhat impact does signing up on behalf of a school have? Is it an option created for school directors or teachers or should students also click on yes if they need Zoom for their virtual classes?LaraCommunity AnswerThis option was created for students and teachers who are using Zoom purely for educational purposes. If you are using Zoom for personal or other non-educational reasons, select no when prompted.
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QuestionI joined a zoom meeting the other day but I couldn't see myself. I saw everyone else and everyone could hear me, but they could not see me. How do I fix this?LaraCommunity AnswerMake sure that the device you're using has a camera, and that you turn your video on. There will be a little camera icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. Try clicking it and see if that fixes your issue.
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QuestionZoom won't allow me to sign up. Why?LaraCommunity AnswerZoom won't let you sign up if you are under 13 years old. However, if you are over 13 and still can't sign up, check whether or not you have filled out all the sign up information correctly and try again.
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QuestionHow do I join a meeting that's set for tomorrow, without a link?SylviaMoonCommunity AnswerYou can join it via a meeting ID or, if prompted, type the password. You can find the password on the email or the message you received for the meeting. It may look like this : Passcode : XXXXX.
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QuestionDo I need a Zoom account to join a meeting?SylviaMoonCommunity AnswerNo, it is not required to make a Zoom account just for joining meetings.
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QuestionWill my webcam work on Zoom?LaraCommunity AnswerYes, your webcam should work when using the Zoom application. If it doesn't seem to be working, ensure your video is switched on and that nothing is covering the camera. The webcam will allow others in the Zoom meeting to see you.
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QuestionHow long are you allowed to use Zoom for meetings?LaraCommunity AnswerFree Zoom meetings are 40 minutes long. However, if you upgrade your Zoom account, your meetings can go on for as long as you want.
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QuestionDo I need a Zoom account to host a meeting?LaraCommunity AnswerYes, a Zoom account is required if you're interested in hosting a meeting. However, you can join meetings without an account.
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QuestionCan I download Zoom on both my iPad and my home computer? I already have it on my iPad but would also like to have bigger picture on my computer.AlexTop AnswererYes, you can. You can have Zoom (even with the same account) on multiple devices.
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QuestionHow to reactivate my computer if Zoom blocks me to sign up as I wrongly enter the birth information of my little daughter?AlexTop AnswererYour daughter has to be 13 years old to sign up. To re-sign up if you entered the wrong birthday, try reloading the page and trying again. If that doesn't work, clear your cache .
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QuestionCan I have two or more 40 minute Zoom meetings on the same day?LaraCommunity AnswerYes, you can have as many 40 minutes Zoom meetings as you want on the same day.
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QuestionI can’t sign up for Zoom even though I’m 13? Why does it say that I’m not eligible? Is it because of where I am?BrookeCommunity AnswerYou might have typed in the wrong age, which might've been under 13. Even if you modify the age after a while, there is a chance that Zoom has remembered your first input which is preventing you from changing it again.
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QuestionI am creating for school but it has only given me 40 minutes. What can I do?WikiVYCommunity AnswerThe basic Zoom account, which is unpaid or free, offers a 40 minute meeting time. If you want it to be more, you will have to opt for the paid plans or make your lesson less than 40 minutes.
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QuestionCan I have a recurring meeting with a personal I have a meeting number with?WikiVYCommunity AnswerYes. You can log in to Zoom. Then on the first page where you see the option to either join a meeting or schedule one, you can create a meeting. On the page itself, you can put the details if you'd like the meeting to be recurrent and until when.
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