Northwestern instructors can access Zoom in their Canvas courses. While in Canvas, choose the Zoom tab on the left-hand navigation bar. When prompted, click Yes to authenticate and authorize the Zoom integration with Canvas. A new account will automatically be created for first time users.

NOTE: Prior to joining a Zoom meeting scheduled in Canvas, students should ensure they are logged in to the Zoom app with their NetID and password: https://kb.northwestern.edu/99173

Time Zones when using Zoom in Canvas

When you access the Zoom tab in Canvas courses, your Zoom account will adopt your Canvas time zone.

To update your Canvas time zone, follow these instructions.
In rare cases, the name of your time zone in Zoom will be different than the name of your time zone in Canvas, though the time will still match.

Preferred Email in Canvas

To use Zoom effectively through Canvas, it is important that your preferred email in Canvas match the email associated with your NetID.

To find the email address associated with your NetID and Zoom:

Log in to https://northwestern.zoom.us/
Click on Profile to view your email address.
In Canvas, click on Account (profile picture) in the left-hand navigation and then click on Settings. On the right, locate your email address under the heading "Ways to Contact." Your preferred email address is the one with the star next to it.
Confirm your preferred Canvas email matches the email associated with your NetID in Zoom.

For instructions on changing your preferred email in Canvas, view this Canvas guide.