How to enable Zoom screen sharing on your Bowdoin MacBook Pro

Issue/Question

How do I enable Zoom screen sharing on my Bowdoin MacBook Pro

Environment

When starting a screen sharing session from Zoom for the first time you will be prompted to change permissions on your MacBook Pro

Resolution

 

1. Select the 'Share Screen' option from the Zoom toolbar

 

2.Select the 'Desktop' option from the Zoom sharing page and click 'Share'

 

3. Open 'System Preferences'

 

4. Click on the padlock icon and enter your computer password

 

5. Check the 'Zoom' box to enable screen sharing permissions

 

6. Select 'Later' or 'Quit & Reopen' depending on whether you are in middle of a Zoom session

 

7. You can now share your Desktop through the Zoom Sharing window

If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk

 

Details

Article ID: 148258
Created
Tue 9/20/22 1:11 PM
Modified
Tue 9/20/22 4:44 PM