How To Start Zoom Call In Slack

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Working remotely, I’ve grown to depend on platforms such as Slack and Zoom for maintaining communication with my team. A feature I immensely appreciate is being able to initiate a Zoom call straight from Slack. This functionality not only saves time but also optimizes my work process. In this piece, I’m going to guide you on how to initiate a Zoom call via Slack, peppering in my own insights and observations as we go.

Step 1: Install the Zoom App in Slack

To get started, you’ll need to have both Slack and Zoom accounts. If you haven’t already, install the Zoom app in Slack by following these steps:

  1. Open your Slack workspace and click on the “Apps” section in the left sidebar.
  2. Search for “Zoom” in the search bar and click on the Zoom app.
  3. Click on the “Add to Slack” button.
  4. Grant the necessary permissions for Zoom to access your Slack workspace.

Once installed, you’ll see the Zoom app appear in your Slack sidebar.

Step 2: Start a Zoom Call in Slack

Now that you have the Zoom app installed in Slack, starting a Zoom call is just a few clicks away:

  1. In any Slack channel or direct message, type “/zoom” followed by the command for the type of Zoom call you want to start.
  2. For example, to start an instant meeting, type “/zoom instant” or “/zoom start”.
  3. A pop-up window will appear, showing the details of the Zoom call.
  4. You can customize the meeting options, such as video and audio settings, before starting the call.
  5. Click the “Start” button to launch the Zoom call.

And just like that, you’ve started a Zoom call right from within Slack!

Step 3: Invite Participants

When you start a Zoom call in Slack, you have the option to invite participants directly from the Slack interface:

  1. In the Zoom call pop-up window, click on the “Invite” button.
  2. A list of your Slack contacts will appear.
  3. Select the participants you want to invite to the call.
  4. Click the “Send Invitations” button to send the invites.

This makes it convenient to include the relevant team members without having to switch between different apps.

Step 4: Additional Zoom Features in Slack

The Zoom app in Slack offers additional features to enhance your collaboration:

  • Joining Zoom Calls: If someone else starts a Zoom call in Slack, you can join the call by clicking on the “Join” button in the chat thread.
  • Schedule Zoom Meetings: Use the “/zoom schedule” command to schedule a Zoom meeting right from Slack. You can specify the date, time, duration, and other details.
  • View Upcoming Meetings: To see your upcoming Zoom meetings, use the “/zoom upcoming” command in Slack. This provides a handy overview of your scheduled meetings.

These features make it easy to stay organized and manage your Zoom calls directly within Slack.

Conclusion

Integrating Zoom into Slack has been a game-changer for my remote work experience. Being able to start and manage Zoom calls without leaving the Slack interface saves me time and keeps all my communication in one place. I hope this guide has helped you understand how to start a Zoom call in Slack and take advantage of its features. Give it a try and see how it can streamline your remote collaboration!