Creating a Zoom session (Host)

You can currently schedule a Meeting from the Zoom web portal, using the Zoom Desktop App or via the Moodle integration.

For guidance on creating a Zoom meeting using Moodle, see the Zoom Meeting Moodle guide.

For guidance on using the web portal, see Schedule a Meeting in Zoom.

Please note Zoom sessions have the following roles:

Role namePermissionsSet up
Host

Typically the owner of the meeting. Can do everything in a Zoom meeting. 

The creator of a Zoom meeting will be assigned the role of Host.
Co-host

Can manage participants, such as admit users from the waiting room,  share screen and start/stop recording.

Cannot start meeting, or start breakout groups.


Host can assign an unlimited number of Co-hosts during a Zoom session from the Participants panel.
Participant

Typically for students.

By default, participants can share video, audio and screen. However the Host or Co-host can remove these permissions. 

The default role when any user who isn't the Host joins a Zoom meeting.
Alternative HostSame permissions as Co-host but can also start meetings.Host must assign an Alternative Host when scheduling the meeting. 





For more guidance, see Roles in a meeting (Zoom guidance).

Moodle Integration

To create a Zoom session in Moodle

See the Zoom Moodle wiki.