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How to Create a Zoom Test Meeting

Tracy Ademoski
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Joining a Zoom test meeting

Prepare for upcoming Zoom meetings by setting up a Zoom test call. Within your test meeting, you have the ability to check your internet connection, familiarize yourself with Zoom's video conferencing features, and adjust your audio and video before joining the meeting. 

If you don't have time before joining, you can also test your video or audio while in a Zoom meeting.

Note: If you are using the Zoom mobile app, you can visit http://zoom.us/test to join a test meeting, then follow the instructions to test your video or audio.

Prerequisites for joining a test meeting

  • Zoom desktop client

How to create a test video call

  1. Open the Join Meeting Test page.

  2. Click Join to launch Zoom.
    You will be redirected to launch the test meeting:

    • If you have the Zoom desktop app installed on your computer, click Open Zoom Meetings to launch Zoom.
    • If you don't have the Zoom desktop app installed on your computer, click Download Now to download, install, and then run Zoom.
    • If you cannot download or run the Zoom desktop app on your computer, click Join from your browser. 

    The test meeting will launch.

  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to join the meeting and test your video, audio, and microphone. Once the test is over, you will join the test meeting as a participant and can use it to familiarize yourself with the meeting participant controls available to you.
    Note: If you're having trouble seeing or hearing yourself or the ringtone, learn how to troubleshoot common audio and video issues.

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Prepare for upcoming Zoom meetings by setting up a Zoom test call. Within your test meeting, you have the ability to check your internet connection, familiarize yourself with Zoom's video conferencing features, and adjust your audio and video before joining the meeting. 

If you don't have time before joining, you can also test your video or audio while in a Zoom meeting.

Note: If you are using the Zoom mobile app, you can visit http://zoom.us/test to join a test meeting, then follow the instructions to test your video or audio.

 

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  • charlie ford

    Creating a Zoom test meeting is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with the platform and ensure your video and audio setups are working correctly. Here's a step-by-step guide to create a test meeting on Zoom:

    Sign Up/Log In to Zoom:

    • If you haven't created an account yet, go to Zoom's website, and sign up for a free account.
    • If you already have an account, log in.

    Start an Instant Meeting:

    • Once logged in, click on the “Host a Meeting” option on the top right of the Zoom homepage.
    • Choose “With Video On” if you wish to test your camera.

    Download and Install Zoom Client:

    • If it's your first time using Zoom or if you haven’t downloaded the Zoom client, you'll be prompted to download and install the Zoom client software.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application.

    Join the Meeting:

    • Once the Zoom client is installed, it will automatically launch, and you'll enter the test meeting.

    Test Your Audio:

    • Upon joining the meeting, a pop-up window will appear asking if you want to join the computer audio or test speaker and microphone.
    • Click on “Test Speaker and Microphone”. This will walk you through a series of tests to ensure your microphone and speakers are working.

    Test Your Video:

    • If you don’t see your video feed, ensure your camera is correctly connected and functioning.
    • Hover over the bottom left of the Zoom window, and you should see a “Start Video” button. Click on it.
    • If you need to switch cameras or adjust your camera settings, click the upward arrow (^) next to the "Start Video" button for options.

    Explore Other Features:

    • While in your test meeting, take some time to familiarize yourself with various features, such as sharing your screen, using the chat function, and managing participants (if any).

    End the Test Meeting:

    • When you've finished testing, move your mouse to the bottom of the Zoom window to reveal the control bar.
    • Click on “End” in the bottom right corner, and then choose “End Meeting for All”.

    Optional: Schedule a Test Meeting:

    • Instead of starting an instant meeting, you can schedule a test meeting for the future.
    • On your Zoom dashboard, click on “Schedule a New Meeting”.
    • Fill out the meeting details as desired and save. This will provide you a link that you can use to join the meeting at the scheduled time.

    Remember, the more familiar you become with Zoom, the smoother your meetings will go. It's always a good idea to test your setup before any important meetings to ensure everything is functioning as expected.

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