October 6, 2020
Changes to Zoom security and storage
As a follow-up about recent changes to Zoom security, waiting rooms are now enabled by default when you schedule new meetings. Also, UW-IT is implementing changes to Zoom cloud storage. Read the full email message about this and other changes.
August 26, 2020
Reminder: Changes to Zoom security and storage
Beginning Wednesday, August 26, Zoom will require users to enable either the waiting room or a passcode (formerly “password”) for all meetings in order to enhance security. Also, UW-IT is implementing changes to Zoom cloud storage. Read the full email message about this and other changes.
August 19, 2020
Prevent unauthorized users from entering Zoom meeting with passcode and waiting room
To enhance meeting security, Zoom will now require you to enable the waiting room or a passcode starting Wednesday, August 26 to prevent unauthorized entry and interruption of online meetings. If you do not have the waiting room or a passcode enabled by that date, a waiting room will be enabled for you. Learn more…
August 5, 2020
You have 14 days to recover and download redundant Zoom recordings
To free up UW Zoom storage space, redundant recordings were deleted on July 20. But you can still recover and download these files to an alternative location until Aug. 18. If “Gallery View” or “Audio Only” is the sole file type stored in the cloud for a particular meeting, it will not be deleted until…
June 18, 2020
Changes to UW Zoom cloud storage
Because Zoom cloud storage is reaching its capacity, Zoom recordings should be downloaded from Zoom cloud storage to a platform of your choice within 90 days of creation. After that, recordings will be deleted. Read the full email message about this and other changes.
June 11, 2020
How UW shifted thousands to remote classes at breakneck speed
Learn how UW-IT and its partners helped the UW community prepare to go fully online — a massive undertaking that took intense collaboration and quick response.
May 13, 2020
Upgrade to Zoom 5.0 now
Beginning May 30, 2020, Zoom users must have version 5.0+ in order to join any meeting. Learn how to check your version and how to upgrade now. The Zoom version 5.0 includes several new security features.
May 4, 2020
Zoom your way to better accessibility knowledge
Drop in anytime from 11 a.m.-noon May 7 to connect with members of the IT Accessibility Team and get answers to your questions about web, software, document, or video accessibility. We’ll be using breakout rooms as needed so all participants can get their accessibility questions answered. Visit our events page for details.
April 15, 2020
Add Zoom to your UW G Suite to use with Gmail and Google Calendar
Use the Zoom add-on for G Suite to easily schedule, join, manage, and customize meetings from Gmail and Google Calendar. Learn how.
April 6, 2020
We are making UW Zoom safer for teaching and learning
Learn about recent default setting changes to UW Zoom to create and maintain learning environments where students and instructors feel safe, and about Zoom’s response to privacy concerns.
