How To: Join a Zoom or Google Meet Call from an NCU Computer

Summary

NCU uses Microsoft Teams, but partners and outside groups may send Zoom or Google Meet links. Learn how to join those calls from your browser on an NCU computer.

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North Central University uses Microsoft Teams for meetings, but a partner, church, or outside group may send you a Zoom or Google Meet link. You can join from your web browser. The Zoom app isn't installed on NCU computers.

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Join a Zoom meeting

1

Open the link in Chrome

Select the Zoom link in the invitation.
2

Skip the app

If a box asks to open Zoom, select Cancel. Then select Join from your browser at the bottom of the page.
3

Allow your camera and microphone

When Chrome asks, select Allow. Then enter your name and join.

Join a Google Meet call

1

Open the link in Chrome

Google Meet runs in the browser, so there's nothing to install.
2

Allow your camera and microphone

Select Allow when Chrome asks.
3

Ask to join

Enter your name if asked, then select Ask to join or Join now. The host may need to let you in.

No sound or video? Check that Chrome is allowed to use your camera and microphone, and close Teams if it's using them. See How To: Set Up and Test Your Camera, Mic and Speakers.

Hosting the meeting yourself? Use Teams. Anyone can join a Teams meeting from a link, even without an NCU account. See How To: Join a Teams Meeting as a Guest.

Get help

Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:

  • Call: 612.343.4170
  • Visit: Miller Hall 226
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT

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Article ID: 165465
Created
Wed 10/21/26 9:13 AM
Modified
Sun 10/25/26 7:08 PM
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