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Request Large Meeting, Webinar, or Premium Audio for Zoom

A variety of free license upgrades are available to users with a business need.

This article applies to: Zoom

The licensing models changed in July 2026, which includes the options available to the Cornell community. Please review the options prior to requesting a license. 

Available Licenses

All staff, faculty, affiliate, temporary, academic, and "exception" employees can now create 500 seat webinars and meetings. (These were previously offered as LargeMeeting500 and Webinar500.)

The following license upgrades are available. Please submit your request form (link below) at least five days in advance.

  • Premium Audio - provides domestic and international toll-free calling and callback (where the meeting will call the participant).
  • Webinar1000 - allows you to host a webinar with up to 1000 participants (limited availability).
  • Webinar3000 - allows you to host a webinar with up to 3000 participants (extremely limited availability).

Notes

Upgrades to the Premium Audio, Webinar1000, or Webinar3000 licenses still allow the hosting of Zoom meetings.

Webinar1000 and Webinar3000 licenses are only granted for specific individual events. If you don't have access to Webinar500 due to your employment status, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Breakout Rooms are, by default, not available in Zoom webinars. Visit Set Up and Work with Breakout Rooms for more information.

Wondering what your Cornell Zoom license allows? Log into your Cornell Zoom account, click Profile, then scroll down to Account to see whether you have a Meeting or Webinar license and how many participants you may include. (Those with webinar licenses can also create meetings.)

License Upgrade Request

Request a Large Meeting or Webinar License Upgrade for Zoom

(This opens a request form in a new window.)

  1. Select the upgrade(s) desired.
  2. Provide the date and time of the event. 
  3. Click Submit.

Premium Audio Request

Request Premium Audio for Zoom 

(This opens a request form in a new window.)

  1. Enter the business purpose.
  2. Click Submit.

     

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