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The Zoom Extension for Browsers is a useful tool to quickly add a Zoom component to meetings in Google Calendar.  The extension has two components 1) :

  • Zoom scheduler icon in the browser window

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  • Make it a Zoom Meeting button in

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  • Google Calendar

The Google Calendar Chrome Extension adds the "Make it a Zoom Meeting" button to Google Calendar and a scheduler icon in to the top right corner of your Chrome browser . This tool is helpful when adding a Zoom meeting to a calendar invite. To download window AND the "Make it a Zoom Meeting" button to Google Calendar

To download, configure and use the plug in correctly, follow these steps:

  • Go to Zoom.LBL.gov
  • Click Downloads
  • Scroll down to Zoom Extension for Browsers
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Install Zoom Extension for Browsers


To use the Berkeley Lab Calendar extension:

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  • Install the Chrome Browser (this extension only works on the Chrome Browser).
  • Click on Get from Chrome Web Store, you should see this page:
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  • Click on the Add to Chrome button on the right side of the page.
  • Close and restart Chrome Browser 


Configuring the Zoom Scheduler

  • Click the Zoom icon in the upper right corner of your browser window.


  • Select Choose "Sign In in with GoogleSSO" and enter your Berkeley Lab credentialsemail address.If this doesn't work, try
  • Or select "Sign in In with SSO" and enter your Berkeley Lab email addressGoogle" to authenticate using Google services.

  • Now that you're logged in, click the Zoom scheduler icon again.
  • Click the gear icon in the upper right corner.

  • This will reveal the Review your default settings in the Zoom Schedule Options window.
  • These settings will apply each time you click "Make it a Zoom Meeting"

  • Important: Check the box next to Important: Review your defaults and select "Allow me to specify meeting options each time"
  • Click Save Changes
  • Close the browser window



Using the Zoom Extension (Chrome) 



      • Open Google Calendar and click "Create" to schedule a new meeting.
      • You will now see the "Make it a Zoom Meeting" button.

      • Important: Click "More options" in the lower left corner.


  • From this page, you can click "Make it a Zoom Meeting" and your default scheduling options will appear.

  • Check the schedule options, set meeting options, establish security controls, designate alternative hosts, etc.
  • When you are finished, click continue. The Zoom invitation will populate in the description window.
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  • Now add your guests, room resource and any special instructions in the description and click the "Save" button. 

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