Requiring WKU-User Authentication When Scheduling a Zoom Meeting

Instructions for preventing non-WKU users from accessing a Zoom meeting by requiring authentication.

Issue/Question

How do I require WKU authentication when scheduling a Zoom meeting?

Environment

• Zoom

Cause

Utilizing this process will make it so that only those with a WKU email address will be able to attend your Zoom meeting. 

Resolution

1. Open your Zoom Desktop client to schedule a new meeting.
2. Set your other meeting options. 
3. Click Advanced Options.
4. Make sure Only authenticated users can join is checked. 
5. In the dropdown menu, make sure WKU email addresses is a selected as your authentication option. 
5. Click Schedule to schedule your meeting.