ZOOM @ UT Austin
Zoom is a centrally supported video conferencing solution available to university faculty, staff and students that enables you to meet, teach, and learn from anywhere. It is integrated with Canvas, and you can host and join meetings from your mobile device, desktop client or the web.
If you are having trouble joining a Zoom class or meeting, please make sure you are signed in to Zoom with your UT EID.
LATEST UPDATES FOR CAMPUS
UT Zoom and AI Companion
UT Zoom users can now enable Zoom AI Companion features on their account. This is an optional setting, and as with any AI tools, all UT Zoom users are expected to practice acceptable use of AI Tools when hosting or attending Zoom events utilizing Zoom AI Companion features.
More information on AI Companion and other guides around 3rd party AI can be found at UT Zoom and AI.
Zoom Minimum Client Version - Summer 2024
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, UT Austin’s central Zoom tenant (utexas.zoom.us) will require a minimum client version in order to use the service.
- All platforms will be enforced to minimum client version 6.1.6
If this is your first update from Zoom 5.X.X, please note that Zoom 6.0 has rebranded the app to Zoom Workplace! See what's new with Zoom 6.0 here! Major changes include:
- A new name for the app (Zoom Workplace)
- New customizable color and toolbar layout in meeting
- New hot key commands for accessibility improvements
Zoom Add-on License Requests for 2024-2025
If you or your department needs a NEW add-on license for June 2024-2025, please complete this form to procure your license through ITS. Our next purchase wave is TBD. Do not expect to receive your license immediately, as we will have another bulk purchase to prepare for Fall 2024.
Zoom Add-on licenses include:
- Zoom Webinar
- Large Meeting
- Concurrent Meeting
- Zoom Room
- Zoom CRC
If you have an urgent request for a Webinar license, we recommend Teams Webinars. Teams Webinars do not require a paid license and can be scheduled by all active students, faculty, and staff. A comparison chart for Teams Webinars and Zoom Webinars can be found here.
Panopto can also be used for webcasting from one presenter to an unlimited streaming audience for free.
If you have any questions, please contact zoom@utexas.edu.
Visit Telework and Flexible Work Tools for information on additional tools enabling you to work remotely.
For information on UT Zoom Accessibility features, visit our Accessiblity page.
Quick Links
Contact ITS Service Desk for Zoom Support
Need Help?
Check out our Zoom Frequently Asked Questions page!