🔗 Links & Joining
Complete guide to how Zoom links work - join links, registration links, unique links, expiration, and the joining process.
🔗 Types of Links
💬 Meeting Links
Meeting Link Structure
Link Types for Meetings
| Link Type | Purpose | Who Gets It |
|---|---|---|
| Standard join link | Direct meeting entry | All invitees |
| Registration link | Sign up for meeting | Public sharing |
| Unique registrant link | Personalized entry | Each registrant |
| Host start link | Only host can use | Host only |
Meeting Without Registration
Meeting With Registration
🎪 Webinar Links
Webinar Link Types
Webinar Join Flow
🔑 Passcode Handling
Passcode in Links
Passcode Settings
| Setting | Effect on Links |
|---|---|
| Embed passcode in link | One-click join (default) |
| Don't embed passcode | Users must enter passcode |
| Require passcode | Link won't work without it |
Security Note
Embedded passcodes are encrypted in the URL. They're not visible as plain text but are automatically extracted by Zoom.
⏰ Link Expiration
Meeting ID Expiration
Webinar Link Validity
| Link Type | Valid Period |
|---|---|
| Registration link | Until webinar ends |
| Attendee join link | Until webinar ends |
| Panelist link | Until webinar ends |
| Recurring webinar links | 365 days after last occurrence |
🔐 Unique Registration Links
How Unique Links Work
Benefits of Unique Links
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Tracking | Know exactly who attended |
| Security | Links tied to registration |
| Prevent sharing | Shared links can be identified |
| Reporting | Accurate attendee reports |
Link Sharing Detection
🚪 Entry Requirements
Meeting Entry Flow
Entry Point Summary
| Entry Point | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Before scheduled time | May see "waiting for host" |
| Join before host enabled | Can enter early |
| Waiting room enabled | Wait for admission |
| Authentication required | Must sign in first |
| Registration required | Must register first |
📧 Link Distribution
Best Practices for Sharing Links
Registration Link Sharing
| Audience | Share |
|---|---|
| Public event | Registration link |
| Internal meeting | Registration or direct join link |
| VIP event | Registration link (manual approval) |
| Panelists | Panelist invitation (auto-generated) |
🔄 Recurring Meeting Links
Same Link for All Occurrences
Registration Options for Recurring
⚠️ Common Link Issues
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| "Meeting ID not valid" | Expired or wrong ID | Get new link from host |
| "Passcode required" | Not embedded in link | Enter passcode manually |
| "Waiting for host" | Host hasn't started | Wait or contact host |
| "This meeting requires registration" | Registration enabled | Complete registration first |
| "Unable to join" | Authentication required | Sign in to correct account |
| "Meeting is locked" | Host locked meeting | Contact host to unlock |