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Overview
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 browser window 2) Make it a Zoom Meeting button in google calendar. It's important to remember that your scheduling options are stored in the Zoom scheduler icon. It should work like a charm, as long as you follow the steps above and select "Allow me to specify each time."
The Google Calendar Chrome Extension adds the "Make it a Zoom Meeting" button to Google Calendar and a scheduler icon in the top right corner of your Chrome browser. This tool is helpful when adding a Zoom meeting to a calendar invite. To download the plug in, follow these steps:
- Go to Zoom.LBL.gov
- Click Downloads
- Scroll down to Zoom Extension for Browsers
Install Zoom Extension or BrowsersTo use the Berkeley Lab Calendar extension: - 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
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Configuring the Zoom Scheduler- Click the Zoom icon in the upper right corner of your browser window.
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- Select "Sign In with Google" and enter your Berkeley Lab credentials.
- If this doesn't work, try "Sign in with SSO" and enter your Berkeley Lab email address.
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- Now that you're logged in, click the Zoom scheduler icon again.
- Click the gear icon in the upper right corner.
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- This will reveal the Zoom Schedule Options window.
- Important: Review your defaults and select "Allow me to specify meeting options each time"
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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.
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- From this page, you can click "Make it a Zoom Meeting" and your default scheduling options will appear.
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- 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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Still Need Help?
Click here for more on scheduling Zoom meetings using the Google Calendar extension for browsers or call the IT Help Desk x4357.
