‘If you are a Google user, then by adding the Zoom for GSuite add-on, you can instantly create any meeting into a Zoom meeting with all the correct details sent to your attendees,’ adds Sarah at A Digital Me. If this is the case, you will only need to log in using your normal work credentials. Note that your company might have a Zoom subscription that your email is already affiliated with. ‘If you are inviting several people for longer than 40 minutes, a paid account may be more suitable.’ ‘If there are up to 100 people in the meeting, you can use a free account for a call lasting 40 minutes,’ advises Myles Osborn-Banton at virtual tutoring site, GoStudent. If you don’t have a Zoom account already, the first step is to set one up. Sarah adds: ‘It’s fair to say that, although you can use Zoom from your phone or tablet, you won't have the same functionality, so to make the most of your options, use a computer, and check the settings on the website directly rather than the app.’ 1. ‘Setting up a practice Zoom meeting with a colleague so you can play around with all of the different controls can be a great way to familiarise yourself with the platform.’

‘Before you host a Zoom meeting, make sure you take some time to familiarise yourself with the basics,’ recommends Charlotte at LinkedIn. How to set up a Zoom meeting – everything you need to know in 5 simple steps

Starting a zoom meeting