---
title: "Zoom"
type: "wiki"
space: "IT Services"
author: "Nadine Chautilal"
created: 2021-12-08T16:13:16Z
updated: 2026-02-04T18:16:27Z
tags: ["collaboration-tools", "zoom"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/186/it-services/wiki/view/4038/zoom"
---

# Zoom

### About

Zoom is one of several video conferencing tools available for online meetings and collaboration at Seneca Polytechnic. Zoom is also a teaching tool and integrated with Blackboard \(Learn@Seneca\). The platform offers essential features for interactive online meetings.

### License

All active students are eligible for a **Seneca Zoom licensed account**. To use this account, please follow steps below for configuring and signing in.

### Features Overview

| Device access | Desktop app, mobile app, web browser |
| --- | --- |
| Meeting capacity | Up to 300 participants, unlimited minutes |
| Basic features | Audio, video, chat, recording, waiting room, attendance |
| Interactive features | Sharing content, whiteboard, breakout rooms, polls/quizzes |
| Considerations | Automatic live transcript/closed captions |

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###   Step 1    Configuring your account

- Go to https://zoom.senecapolytechnic.ca and click **Sign In**
- Enter your Seneca username and password
- If you receive a prompt from Microsoft, select your Seneca email and **allow** access
- Your *Seneca licensed Zoom account* is now configured and activated!

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###   Step 2    Signing in with your Seneca Zoom license \(SSO\)

- Launch the Zoom app or website, click **Sign In**
- Select sign in with **SSO**
- Enter new company domain:  **senecapolytechnic**
- You might need to enter your Seneca username and password

Tips for Blackboard/Learn@Seneca or if you have other Zoom accounts

- Before joining a Zoom meeting, sign out of your other Zoom account
- Then, sign in with your Seneca Zoom licensed account \(with SSO\)

**IMPORTANT**

The display name is globally locked; it reflects user's first and last name. If this is not the case, please contact the [Service Desk](mailto:servicedesk@senecapolytechnic.ca).

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### Resources

- [Seneca ITS - Recording from Orientation](https://vimeo.com/showcase/seneca-its-students)
- [Zoom - Audio and Video Basics](https://youtu.be/ugda61PyFIo)
- [Zoom - Meeting Layouts and Views](https://youtu.be/zGBRmCLlXVU)
- [Zoom - Share Your Screen, Video, or Audio](https://youtu.be/C4sptqFb0Bk)
- [Zoom - Quick Video Tutorials](https://learn-zoom.us/show-me)