Zoom Update Archive

How can I use Zoom to schedule office hours? Can I use Calendly?

Beginning December 11, 2023, The Zoom integration in Calendly will no longer be supported, therefore you will no longer be able to connect your Zoom account with Calendly.  

The Information Security Office has reviewed Calendly and determined that due to the data in scope when integrated with additional software (e.g., audio, video, messages, transcript, responses to polls/QA), Calendly would need to complete additional security assessments, as well as agree to a standard UT business contract before it could be used with controlled/confidential University data (https://security.utexas.edu/policies/data_classification).   

Without a standard University business contract this service is also not approved for storing university records, see Records and Information Management Services.  

  • Microsoft Bookings is the University’s preferred platform for scheduling and managing appointments. Bookings includes a web-based booking calendar that integrates with Outlook to optimize your schedule and gives others the flexibility to book a time that works best for them. Automated notification emails reduce no-shows and enhance user-satisfaction. To get started with Bookings, visit https://office365.utexas.edu/getting-started-bookings.  
  • Microsoft Teams meetings are the native web conferencing tool in Microsoft Bookings but Zoom scheduling can still be used within Canvas or Bookings. Directions on how to create Zoom appointments in those apps can be found at https://zoom.its.utexas.edu/booking-calendars-virtual-meetings

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Service Desk at 512-475-9400 or help@utexas.edu.

 

Monday, November 7, 2022

On Monday, November 7, 2022, UT Austin’s central Zoom tenant (utexas.zoom.us) will require a minimum client version in order to use the service.

Zoom client version 5.12.2 will be enforced for all Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iOS platforms.
 
Please update your Zoom client at the earliest opportunity.

 

Friday, August 19, 2022

On Friday, August 19, 2022, UT Austin’s central Zoom tenant (utexas.zoom.us) will require a minimum client version in order to use the service.

The following are enforced minimum client versions per OS platform:

MacOS – Zoom client version 5.11.6
Windows - Zoom client version 5.11.4
Linux - Zoom client version 5.11.3
Android - Zoom client version 5.11.3
iOS - Zoom client version 5.11.3
 
Please update your Zoom client at the earliest opportunity.

 

Zoom Apps Quick Launch 

The Zoom Apps Quick launch feature has now been enabled for all UT Zoom users. This allows you to enable and use UT approved Zoom apps directly through your Zoom client including the Timer application, which allows you to add a timer to your Zoom meeting or webinar without needing an external clock application.

You may also use the Apps button to browse new apps, but as a reminder, new apps and integrations must follow ITS guidelines to be enabled. 

 

Zoom Cloud Storage Retention Policy

Starting September 30, 2021, a new 365 day retention policy for videos stored on Zoom Cloud Recordings will go live. 

For more information please see the Zoom recording retention policy

 

Mandatory Client Update

Starting September 15th, 2021, all Zoom users will be required to update their Zoom client to the latest version. Anyone not using the latest version will see a banner alerting them that an update is required. You will not be able to join or host a meeting until your Zoom client is updated.

If you are not able to perform your own updates, please contact your desktop support group. If your desktop support group has already upgraded your Zoom client, you will not see a banner prompting the update.

 

As of May 26, 2021

Starting May 26, all Zoom users must be using the minimum client version of Zoom 5.6.4. 

Anyone not using the minimum client version of Zoom 5.6.4 will see a banner alerting them that an update is required. You will not be able to join or host a meeting until your Zoom client is updated

If you are not able to perform your own updates, please contact your desktop support group. If your desktop support group has already upgraded your Zoom client, you will not see a banner prompting the update.

 

As of April 13, 2021

The “only authenticated users can join meetings” setting in the central UT Austin Zoom tenant has been unlocked.  Going forward, meeting hosts will have the ability to choose a security setting that best fits their use case.

All Meetings are now required to be secured with one of the following security options:

Only authenticated users can join meetings (default)

Waiting Room

Passcode

For more information  please see these articles:

Meeting security - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360034675592

Waiting Room - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115000332726

Passcode - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360033559832-Meeting-and-webin...