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# How to Set Up a Zoom Meeting and Invite Others

This guide will walk you through the steps to set up a Zoom meeting and invite others to join. Follow these steps carefully to ensure your meeting is successfully scheduled and participants can easily join.

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1. **Open Zoom App or Website** – Launch the Zoom desktop app or go to [zoom.us](https://zoom.us/) and log in to your account.
2. **Click on “Schedule”** – On the home screen or dashboard, click the **“Schedule”** button to set up a future meeting.
3. **Fill in Meeting Details** – Enter the **meeting name, date, time, duration**, and choose whether it repeats. Set your time zone correctly.
4. **Adjust Security Settings** – Set a **Meeting Passcode** and enable **Waiting Room** if needed for extra security.
5. **Set Video & Audio Preferences** – Choose whether the **host and participants’ video/audio** are on or off when the meeting starts.
6. **Select Calendar Integration** – Choose **Google Calendar**, **Outlook**, or **Other Calendars** to automatically generate an invite link.
7. **Click “Save”** – Once everything is set, click **Save**. Zoom will create the meeting and give you a **Meeting ID** and **Invite Link**.
8. **Send the Invite** – Share the **invite link** or use the calendar integration to **email participants** the meeting info directly.