Sign In
Sign in to Zoom with your UFV Network ID and password, and you will be signed up to use UFV Zoom right away. You can also download and install Zoom to your desktop or mobile phone for more features.
Access Zoom using your UFV Computer - Zoom - How-to Guide
Sign in to Zoom using your web browser - https://ufv-ca.zoom.us
* Please Note * Only UFV students taking courses in the current semester are eligible for a Zoom account.
How-to Guides
Learn how to navigate Zoom specifically for UFV employees - Zoom - How-to Guide
Zoom also has an online help center, including video tutorials, to support troubleshooting common questions on using the tool.
Workshops
The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) offers workshops on how to use Zoom as a tool for effective remote instruction. TLC will demonstrate features in Zoom that can be leveraged for teaching and learning, as well as highlight best practices for synchronous instruction. Visit events.ufv.ca/tlc/ to see upcoming workshops or email asktlc@ufv.ca to arrange a private group or one-on-one session.
Zoom Account Differences at UFV
At UFV your Zoom account will have different features unlocked depending on your role. These features are meant to promote the safety and security of all Zoom meetings being held at the University.
Please see our Zoom - Privacy & Security page for more information.
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Faculty & Staff
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Students
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Option for Waiting Room
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✓
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✓
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Require a password for meetings
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✓
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✓
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Chat, Polling, Screen sharing, Annotation, Whiteboard, Breakout Room
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✓
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✓
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Local recording
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✓
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X
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Participants join before the host
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✓
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X
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Allow removed participants to rejoin
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✓
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X
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Nonverbal feedback
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✓
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X
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Closed captioning
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✓
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X
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File transfer, Live-streaming
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X
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X
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Technical Requirements
Desktop requirements:
Zoom desktop application or via browser (with limited functionality)
Operating systems:
Windows 7,8, 10, Ubuntu 12.04 or higher, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or higher, macOS X with macOS 10.7 or later
Compatible with the following browsers:
Windows: IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
Mac: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
Linux: Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
Mobile requirements:
Zoom is available to use on iOS and Android devices. All UFV users need to sign in with UFV Single Sign-On (SSO).
Plug-ins:
The Outlook Plug-in is available for Zoom and requires the installation of the Zoom desktop application, a UFV Zoom account, and Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019. At this time all other plug-ins are prohibited to ensure security.