To use your official NDSU Zoom account, you must first log in to the NDSU Zoom portal to activate your account. This account will enable you to join meetings, class sessions, and events at NDSU as a NDSU Authenticated User. Most meetings and class sessions, for safety and security purposes, will restrict access to joining unless you are an authenticated user and have logged in.  

Steps to Activate Your Zoom Account

• Sign in using your Bison Credentials to authenticate as an NDSU student, faculty, or staff member
• Complete the Authentication with DUO
• When DUO is completed, your NDSU Zoom account will be activated and you are now an NDSU Authenticated Zoom user
•  Your next screen will display your Zoom home screen with a menu on the left side and meetings in the center.

Zoom Desktop Client

• Zoom works best with the desktop client. It can be used in a browser (make sure your browser is up-to-date), though you will be prompted to download the client. It is best to install the client and test your camera and microphone before joining a scheduled meeting.
• There is a Download Client link at the bottom of the NDSU Zoom portal sign-in page or a download option will pop up when starting or joining a meeting.

Sign in to Zoom Desktop Client

• Open the Zoom desktop client and Click Sign In
• Click SSO to access the NDSU Zoom login portal

• Enter the NDSU Domain (ndsu.zoom.us) and log in using your Bison credentials.

Update Zoom Desktop Client

Check to make sure your Zoom Desktop Client is updated before you start or join a meeting. Zoom has updates available frequently which provide new features, increased security, bug fixes, and more.

To check for updates:

• Click on your profile picture in the top right corner to open a drop-down list.
• Click on Check for Updates