How To Send Zoom Invite In Slack

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Have you ever been in a position where organizing a Zoom call and getting your team members on Slack invited was necessary? I’ve encountered the same scenario and I’m here to guide you through the process effortlessly.

The first step is to make sure you have both Zoom and Slack installed on your device. If you don’t have them yet, you can easily download and install them from their respective websites or app stores.

Step 1: Connect Zoom with Slack

Before you can send a Zoom invite in Slack, you need to connect your Zoom account with your Slack workspace. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Slack workspace and go to the “Apps” section.
  2. Search for the Zoom app and click on it.
  3. Click on the “Add to Slack” button.
  4. Authorize the app to access your Slack workspace.

Once you have successfully connected Zoom with Slack, you’re ready to start sending Zoom invites.

Step 2: Schedule a Zoom Meeting

To send a Zoom invite in Slack, you first need to schedule a Zoom meeting. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Zoom app on your device or go to the Zoom website.
  2. Click on the “Schedule a Meeting” button.
  3. Fill in the details for your meeting, such as the topic, date, time, and duration.
  4. Once you’ve filled in all the necessary information, click on the “Schedule” button.

Now that you have scheduled your Zoom meeting, it’s time to invite your team members on Slack.

Step 3: Send a Zoom Invite in Slack

To send a Zoom invite in Slack, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Slack workspace and go to the channel or direct message where you want to send the Zoom invite.
  2. Type “/zoom” in the message input box.
  3. Select the Zoom meeting you scheduled from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click on the “Send” button, and the Zoom invite will be sent to the channel or direct message.

That’s it! Your team members will now receive the Zoom invite in Slack, and they can easily join the meeting with just a few clicks.

One thing to note is that the “/zoom” command in Slack also allows you to start an instant meeting or join a scheduled meeting without having to go to the Zoom app or website.

Overall, sending a Zoom invite in Slack is a convenient way to schedule and coordinate meetings with your team members. By integrating these two powerful tools, you can streamline your communication and collaboration process.

So, next time you need to schedule a Zoom meeting and invite your team on Slack, give this method a try. I’m confident it will make your remote collaboration much easier and more efficient.

Enjoy your Zoom meetings on Slack!