If you haven't used Zoom at CUIMC (or Columbia) yet, you must first create your work or school related Zoom account.

If you already use Zoom at Columbia or CUIMC but aren't sure whether your account is part of the CUIMC license, see steps to Verify Your Account.

Create Your CUIMC Zoom Account

For those new to CUIMC and Columbia, follow instructions to Create a Zoom Basic Account, even if you will need a Pro, Event, or Shared account.

• Basic accounts can only be created by the UNI holder.
• If a Pro, Event, or Shared* account is needed, submit the Zoom Accounts form linked under Submit a Request after creating your Basic account.
  *Shared accounts must also have an active CUIMC Shared Mailbox or can request one in advance.

Note: Due to security restrictions, the Gmail, Facebook, and Apple ID methods of logging in to CUIMC Zoom are not permitted.

Download and Install Zoom

After creating your Zoom account, if Zoom isn't already installed on your computer or device you can download it and sign in.

• Computers can download and install Zoom at https://zoom.us/download.
• Smartphones and tablets can search for Zoom in Apple's App Store or Google Play. 

Simply follow prompts to download and install Zoom.

Test Zoom

Before needing to attend or hold a meeting, follow steps on Zoom's website to:

• Test computer or device audio
• Test your video

Next Steps

See Zoom's Getting started on Windows and Mac; the Home section has a walk through of the desktop app.

Links for common features are on the Zoom Training and Guides page, or see Related Articles for help with telehealth use, security and best practices, FAQs, and more.