On April 1, 2020, the default setting for those using the Minnesota State Zoom service (https://minnstate.zoom.us) were changed so that individuals without a Star ID are placed in the Zoom Waiting Room awaiting admittance from a Meeting Host. If you are signed in to the Zoom app with your Star ID, you’ll bypass the Waiting Room and join your meeting without delay. Here are the steps you can follow to make sure you are Signed In to Zoom.

Connecting with a Computer

These steps apply to individuals using Zoom on a computer including Windows, Mac Os, and Linux.

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Win
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Mac Os
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Linux

1: Select Sign in

Screenshot of Zoom application with the option to sign in outlined
Screenshot of Zoom application with the option to sign in outlined

2: Select Sign in with SSO

Screenshot of Zoom application Sign In options. Sign In with SSO is outlined

3: Enter minnstate

Screenshot of Zoom application Sign In with SSO dialog. The text minnstate is entered for the company domain.

4: Enter your StarID and Password

Screenshot of a web browser with the Minnesota State sign on with your Star ID page. A user's StarID and password are entered as credentials

5: Confirm you have Signed In in the Zoom app

Screenshot of the Zoom application with a users profile settings displayed.  The settings show the users account is licensed with their institutions email address.

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Connecting with a mobile device

These steps apply to the individuals using Zoom on mobile devices including Apple iOS and Android devices.

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Apple iOS
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Android

1: Select Sign in

Screenshot of Zoom mobile application with the option to sign in outlined

2: Select Sign in with SSO

Screenshot of Zoom mobile application Sign In options. Sign In with SSO is outlined

3: Enter minnstate

Screenshot of Zoom mobile application Sign In with SSO dialog. The text minnstate is entered for the company domain.

4: Enter your StarID and Password

Screenshot of a web browser with the Minnesota State sign on with your Star ID page. A user's StarID and password are entered as credentials

5: Confirm you have Signed In in the Zoom mobile app

Screenshot of the Zoom application with a users profile settings displayed. The settings show the users account is licensed with their institutions email address.

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Connecting with a Chromebook (ChromeOS)

These steps apply to the individuals using Zoom on a Chromebook (ChromeOS).

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Coming soon…

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