Exercise 10: Use third-party tools in Calendar

Exercise directions

Part 1: Install Zoom conferencing add-on

Step 1

On your computer, open Google Calendar at calendar.google.com.

Step 2

From the header, click the gear icon and select Get add-ons.

Step 3

Enter Zoom in the search bar.

Step 4

From the list of options, select Zoom for Google Workspace.

Step 5

Click Install and follow the steps for installation from there.

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Part 2: Configure conference provider settings

Step 1

If you are not already signed in, sign in to your domain as the Administrator at admin.google.com.

Step 2

From the main menu, navigate to Apps, then select Google Workspace, and then click Calendar.

Step 3

Click on the Sharing settings section. From there, click the Video conferencing section.

Step 4

Uncheck the Make Google Meet the default video conferencing provider when available box.

Step 5

Click SAVE.

Now, when users create a meeting in Google Calendar, the video conferencing details will automatically use the Zoom URL format.

Please note: You set the defaults for your organization, but your users can also adjust video conferencing preferences for their account.