Wix Events: Creating an Online Zoom Event
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In this article
- Step 1 | Create the event draft
- Step 2 | Add video conferencing
- Step 3 | Start your event
- FAQs
Create an event and meet up with your guests online. Your event can take place only online, or you can host a hybrid event that takes place both in person and online.
When you create an online Zoom event, a unique Zoom link is automatically generated which you can share with your guests.
![A screenshot of promoting an online class using zoom.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2022/09/21/762fed12-1e3e-46c7-98ee-53d243e6aa9c/99fd1b2b-bd5b-45ad-99a4-0a059b5662c1.png)
Other options:
- Learn how to create an online event hosted on another platform.
- Learn how to create a live streaming event using Wix Video.
- Learn how to create a hybrid event (online and in person).
Step 1 | Create the event draft
Before you can connect to your Zoom account to add video conferencing, you must create and save your event draft.
To create an event draft:
- Go to Events in your site's dashboard.
- Click + Add Event and start creating your event draft.
- In the Location section, select an option:
- Online: Select this option for events that only take place online. Enter an Online Location Title (e.g. Online Seminar).
- Physical Location: Select this option for events that take place both online and in person. Enter the physical location under Event location.
- Click Create Draft at the top right.
Step 2 | Add video conferencing
Now that you've saved the event draft, you can connect to your existing Zoom account or create a new one.
To add video conferencing:
- Go to Events in your site's dashboard.
- Select the relevant event.
- Click the Features tab.
- Click Video Conferencing.
- Click Setup Video Conferencing.
- Select Zoom and click Continue.
- (If this is your first Zoom event) Connect to Zoom:
- Click Connect.
- Sign in to your existing Zoom account or create a new account.
- Click Done.
- Click Copy link to get the link to your Zoom meeting.
![A screenshot of the Guest Join Link to zoom.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2023/02/06/1fa57b64-030f-4cbb-86f9-864518a1f89a/672b1df8-baa1-4eca-8cbc-2e57d8bb9076.png)
Note:
Guests receive the link and password in their confirmation email as well as reminder emails.
Step 3 | Start your event
When it's time to hold your event, access the event in the dashboard and click View Zoom links.
![A screenshot of the View Zoom links.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2023/02/06/fb4be6d1-43d3-49b6-87d1-887cf04c3d9a/c6055f1f-8622-4638-a047-c94a7ac531bd.png)
From the pop-up, click Start Zoom meeting as host.
![A screenshot of the pop-up to click Start Zoom meeting as host.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2022/09/21/eaa8af54-f0f9-414c-bd8b-a5db29ea3d81/5604b55e-1736-4b71-8dc9-4aa4800dcc16.png)
Guests can join the online event by clicking the link found in the confirmation email or reminder email (if you chose to add a link to these emails), or through any other method you used to send them the link.
![A screenshot of the zoom meeting details with the Join Zoom meeting hyperlink.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2020/04/14/7372bc36-5bbc-41b3-8ca2-752e40a3c6db/5bea33a9-de99-49c0-9c60-7b2dbda80dc0.jpg)
If a guest has trouble understanding how to connect to the event, you can access the guest link in the same pop-up, copy it, and send it to them.
![A screenshot of the Copy link to send to a guest directly.](https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2022/09/21/a02e1cfa-6183-4a07-9d2e-0c16e8b7d0be/1e9f5462-ebbc-4d82-80b7-d4c2fcc93097.png)
FAQs
Click a question below to learn more about creating an online Zoom event.
I already have a Zoom account. Can I connect it?
How can I switch to a different Zoom account?
Do I need to upgrade my Zoom account?
How can I upgrade?
How can I access a recording of my Zoom event?
How can I find the Zoom meeting ID connected to my event?
Can I hold two Zoom meetings at the same time?
Can I host Zoom webinars instead of meetings?
Can I connect a Zoom meeting I already created to a new event I'm setting up?
Where can I find settings to configure my Zoom meeting?
What is the purpose of Zoom integration if it doesn't have any settings on Wix Events side?
How can I view a list of event attendees?
Can I disconnect my Zoom account from an event?
Can I reconnect my Zoom account to an event?
How can I delete the Zoom app from my site?
Can I create online events using other video conferencing platforms?
How can I access the Zoom help center?
Does Zoom offer free plans?