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How to obtain your Zoom Instant Meeting details

Use this guide to find key information for hosting a Zoom meeting.


Steven Barkey

Steven Barkey

16 July 2019

The instructions below will walk you through how to find your Instant Meeting details for hosting a Zoom meeting, but if you encounter any issues, please create a Helpdesk ticket for further assistance.


Obtain your Zoom Instant Meeting details:

  1. Using a browser, Sign in to Zoom
  2. Select Profile from the left menu column
  3. Click Edit to the right of your Personal Meeting ID
  4. Confirm Use Personal Meeting ID for instant meetings is checked
  5. If desired, change your Personal Meeting ID to something more memorable
  6. Click Save Changes
  7. Copy or write down your Personal Meeting ID and the meeting URL/link
    • If you are unable to change your Personal Meeting ID, you likely need a Zoom Pro license. Please create a Helpdesk ticket for further assistance.
  8. Click Show to the right of your Host Key
    • If you do not have a Host Key, you likely need a Zoom Pro license. Please create a Helpdesk ticket for further assistance.
  9. Copy or write down your Host Key
    • If you would like to change this to something more memorable, click Edit on the right
  10. Share the following items with your participants:
    • Zoom International Dial-in Numbers:
    • Personal Meeting ID
    • Meeting URL/link (so they can join the audio-only meeting on a computer if necessary)
    • Do not share your Host Key with your participants. This is only used by the host to start the meeting.