Activate Zoom Account

This article describes how to activate your Zoom account, which you will need to do once before you can run a meeting or webinar.

This article applies to: Zoom

To activate your Cornell Zoom account:

Open a web browser and go to https://cornell.zoom.us/signin
When prompted, log in on the CUWebLogin page with your Cornell NetID and password.
Authenticate with Two-Step Login if prompted.
Your Zoom account will be activated automatically and you'll be taken to your Zoom Profile page.

Once your account is activated, you may wish to customize your Zoom Profile page. For example, choose a photo of you to display when you join a meeting and aren't able to use video.

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