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Zoom is your go-to tool for staying connected across the university, whether you’re joining a class, hosting a meeting, recording a session, or streaming live content. Faculty, staff, and students can use their university Zoom account to host meetings with up to 300 participants and no time limit, making it easy to collaborate anytime, anywhere.

Before you jump in, you’ll need to activate and claim your Zoom account. It only takes a moment and is a one-time step that connects you through the university’s single sign-on (SSO) system. Once that’s done, you’re all set to start using Zoom.

Getting Support

Zoom offers helpful guides, videos, and tips to improve your experience, along with live training and email and chat support. Select a topic to explore additional resources.

Please note: For the most secure and reliable experience, use the Zoom app instead of a web browser.

Zoom Phone Digital Faxing (e-Fax)

As part of the university's transition to cloud-based communication, standard analog faxing has been replaced with a secure, paperless digital faxing solution built directly into your Zoom application. Zoom Phone e-Fax allows faculty and staff to send and receive digital documents as PDFs without needing physical fax hardware.

  • Access Requirements: To use this feature, your supervisor must first request digital fax permissions for your university line by opening an IT Service Desk ticket.
  • Preparing Paper Documents: Because the system operates entirely digitally, any physical paperwork must be scanned to your email using a campus multifunction network printer before you can attach and fax it.

How to Use Zoom Fax

How to Send a Digital Fax

  1. Open the Zoom Application

    Launch the Zoom desktop client on your computer and ensure you are logged in using your Montclair single sign-on (SSO) NetID credentials.

  2. Navigate to the Fax View

    Click on the Phone tab in your main Zoom toolbar. From there, select the secondary Fax tab from the left navigation panel. (Note: If the Fax tab is hidden, click More to reveal it).

  3. Compose a New Fax

    Click the + (Plus) icon or select New Fax near the top left corner of the application interface to open a blank fax window.

  4. Enter Recipient and Line Settings

    In the To field, type the recipient’s complete fax number, including the area code. If your department shares a central fax number or you manage multiple lines, use the From dropdown menu to select the correct outbound line.

  5. Attach Your PDF File

    Click the Choose a File button (or paperclip attachment icon). Browse your computer, select the document you want to send, and click upload. 

    Please note: The system exclusively accepts PDF format, with a maximum file size limit of 50 MB or 300 pages.

  6. Transmit and Confirm Delivery

    Double-check your recipient information and click Send. You can track transmission progress in your Outbox tab. Once the fax goes through, check your Outbound History folder to confirm it is marked "Successful" rather than "Failed."

Managing Inbound Faxes and Storage

Incoming faxes sent to your university number will automatically arrive as digital files inside your app. To view them, navigate to Phone > Fax and click on your Inbox. If you manage a shared line for a department, use the Lines dropdown menu at the top of your screen to toggle between views.

Important Retention Policy: To protect data privacy and manage server space, incoming faxes are automatically deleted from the Zoom cloud platform 7 days after receipt. You must click the Download arrow on a fax to save the PDF permanently to your local computer or secure department network drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Using Zoom

This section provides key information about using Zoom, including meeting limits, recording options, accessibility features, and available communication tools.

Zoom meetings can support up to 300 participants in a single session.

There is no time limit for university Zoom meetings. If you are experiencing a time limit, you may not be properly signed in with your university account.

Zoom meetings can be recorded locally to your device or to the cloud.

Cloud recordings are automatically processed and may take approximately twice the meeting length to become available. During high usage periods, processing may take up to 24 to 72 hours.

If you are using Canvas, recordings will automatically transfer to Panopto after processing is complete. This requires recording through Canvas integration.

Zoom includes live captioning features for supported meetings. Users may also use tools such as Google Slides for additional captioning support. Instructions are available in the linked guide.

Zoom is the university-supported video conferencing platform, but other tools may be available depending on your needs and department requirements.

Improving Zoom Performance

Learn how to troubleshoot common Zoom issues and optimize your audio, video, and network connection for the best meeting experience.

  • Keep Zoom updated to the latest version.
  • Close unused applications and browser tabs.
  • Avoid streaming video or downloading large files during meetings.
  • Use a wired connection when possible.
  • Avoid using a VPN while on Zoom.
  • Test your audio and video before joining a meeting.

Zoom relies on real-time audio and video, making it more sensitive to network issues than applications like email, web browsers, or streaming services. Even brief interruptions in network connectivity or device performance can impact meeting quality.

Please note: The message "Your Internet connection is unstable" may be caused by a variety of factors, including network issues, device performance, or connectivity between Zoom and its cloud services.

If you experience poor audio, video, or connectivity during a meeting:

  • Check your internet speed and connection stability.
  • Move closer to your Wi-Fi router or use a wired connection.
  • Restart Zoom and close unnecessary applications.
  • Review Zoom's video and audio settings to reduce resource usage.
  • Confirm you are using the latest version of Zoom.

If issues persist, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

A weak or unstable Wi-Fi connection can impact Zoom audio, video, and screen sharing quality. If you're experiencing performance issues, try moving closer to your wireless router, reducing interference, or connecting your device using a wired network connection when available.

View Zoom's Wi-Fi troubleshooting guide for additional recommendations.

Securing Your Zoom Meeting

Learn how to protect your Zoom meetings with security features such as passcodes, waiting rooms, participant controls, and meeting access settings to help prevent unauthorized disruptions ("Zoombombing").

Keeping Zoom up to date helps ensure you have the latest security enhancements, bug fixes, and features. The university works to keep Zoom updated on university-managed devices, helping to provide the latest security protections, performance improvements, and features.

If you use Zoom on a personal device, we recommend regularly checking for updates to maintain the best and most secure experience.

Updating Zoom to the latest version (personal devices only)

Zoombombing occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to a meeting and disrupt it with inappropriate content, messages, or behavior. Using Zoom's security features can help prevent unwanted participants from joining your sessions.

The Waiting Room feature allows hosts to control who enters a meeting by requiring participants to wait until they are admitted. This added layer of security helps prevent unauthorized access and gives hosts greater control over attendance.

For detailed setup instructions, view the Zoom Waiting Room documentation.

Adding a password to your meeting helps ensure that only invited participants can join. Passwords provide an additional layer of security and are recommended for meetings that contain sensitive information or are shared publicly.

For detailed setup instructions, view the Zoom Password Settings documentation.

How Do I Get Support

Need help with Zoom? A variety of support resources are available to help you get the assistance you need.

Visit the Zoom Status page to view service availability, outages, and maintenance updates.

If you're unable to resolve your issue using Zoom's support resources, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance. Issues that require vendor support can be escalated directly to Zoom.

Access Zoom training materials and tutorials to learn new features and best practices.

FERPA and HIPAA Policies

Learn how FERPA and HIPAA requirements apply to the use of Zoom, including guidance on handling sensitive and protected information during meetings and recordings.

FERPA rules may apply depending on what is recorded in your class. Recordings that include only the instructor are not considered student records. However, if students are visible or identifiable through participation, those portions are protected under FERPA and must be handled appropriately.

Find further information about FERPA: Recording Classes and FERPA.

If you plan to use Zoom to host meetings that involve any type of HIPAA-regulated personal health information (PHI), whether or not the meetings are recorded, you must use a Zoom Health account. Zoom HIPAA accounts have been approved by the Healthcare Committee.

Meeting versus Webinar

The university has a limited number of webinar licenses for 100 and 200 participants, as well as large meeting licenses for 500 and 1,000 participants.

Planning a presentation, lecture, webinar, or virtual town hall? Zoom Webinar is available to users with eligible Zoom licensing.

Zoom Webinar is ideal for events where one or more presenters address a large audience while attendees primarily watch, listen, and participate through features such as Q&A and polling.

If you're unsure whether your Zoom license includes Webinar or whether a Meeting or Webinar is the best fit for your event, the IT Service Desk can help.

Webinar Support & Documentation Page

Find guidance on setting up and managing Zoom Webinars, including how to schedule events, manage panelists and attendees, and use webinar features.

Meeting vs. Webinar Documentation

Find guidance on the differences between Zoom Meetings and Webinars, including features, setup, and when to use each option.