How to set up your Zoom account

Activate your Zoom account

1. Navigate to https://www.wu.ac.at/zoom and click on the third button “Sign in – Configure your account“:

2. This will take you to the WU Central Login Page. Please enter your h+Student-ID@s.wu.ac.at and Password:

Download and install the Zoom app

Please download the Zoom app here:

Download Zoom

How to log in

1. Open your Zoom client, click on sign in and go to sign in with SSO:

2. Enter wu-ac-at in the input field and log in with your WU Username and Password:

How to join a Zoom meeting

Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download the Zoom app from the Download Center.

Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link.

How to change your display name

In some cases, your display name in a Zoom meeting might not reflect your real name, but your device name instead (like “iPhone 6” or “Paula’s PC”). Please make sure to change your name so that we and all your colleagues can identify you.

1. While in a Zoom meeting click on the Participants icon at the bottom of the meeting window:

2. A participants list will appear on the right side. Hover over your name, click on More ↓, select Rename and enter your correct name:

How to configure your Zoom meeting audio/video

You can also join a test meeting if you want to test your audio and familiarize yourself with meeting controls.

How to share your screen

While in a meeting, you can share the following content:

  • The entire desktop
  • One or more specific applications

Please Note: To share sound from your computer (e.g. a video) don’t forget to select Share computer sound in the lower-left corner of the sharing options window.

Do you need help?

For more information please visit the Zoom Help Center or

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