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Introduction
If you’re someone who frequently schedules video calls, you might be using Zoom as your primary platform for video conferencing. But did you know that you can integrate Zoom with Google Calendar to make scheduling even easier? In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of adding Zoom to your Google Calendar in 2023.
Step 1: Create a Zoom Account
The first step in adding Zoom to your Google Calendar is to create a Zoom account if you don’t already have one. You can create a free Zoom account by visiting the Zoom website and signing up.
Step 2: Install the Zoom Scheduler Extension
Once you have a Zoom account, you’ll need to install the Zoom Scheduler extension for Google Chrome. This extension will allow you to schedule Zoom meetings directly from your Google Calendar.
Step 3: Connect Zoom to Google Calendar
After you’ve installed the Zoom Scheduler extension, you’ll need to connect your Zoom account to your Google Calendar. To do this, click on the extension icon in your browser and select “Sign In.” Then, follow the prompts to sign in to your Zoom account.
Step 4: Schedule a Zoom Meeting in Google Calendar
Now that you’ve connected Zoom to your Google Calendar, you can easily schedule Zoom meetings from your calendar. To do this, open your Google Calendar and create a new event. Then, click on the “Add conferencing” button and select “Zoom Meeting.”
Step 5: Send the Zoom Meeting Link to Attendees
Once you’ve scheduled your Zoom meeting in Google Calendar, you can send the meeting link to attendees directly from the calendar event. Simply click on the “Guests” field and enter the email addresses of the attendees. Then, click “Send.”
FAQs
Q: Can I use Zoom with Google Calendar without the Zoom Scheduler extension?
A: Yes, you can still schedule Zoom meetings in Google Calendar without the Zoom Scheduler extension. However, you’ll need to manually create the Zoom meeting and copy the meeting link into the calendar event.
Q: Is the Zoom Scheduler extension free?
A: Yes, the Zoom Scheduler extension is completely free to download and use.
Q: Can I schedule recurring Zoom meetings in Google Calendar?
A: Yes, you can schedule recurring Zoom meetings in Google Calendar just like you would schedule any other recurring event.
Conclusion
Adding Zoom to your Google Calendar can save you time and make scheduling video calls even easier. By following these steps, you’ll be able to seamlessly schedule Zoom meetings directly from your Google Calendar. Happy video conferencing!