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 option from the Zoom toolbar.
  2. Select the Desktop option from the Zoom sharing page and click Share.
  3. When prompted, click on Open system settings.
  4. Check the Zoom box to enable screen sharing permissions.
  5. Enter your computer's password and click Modify Settings. 
    • If you are presented with a blank field where the user name goes you will need to open the Privileges app and request Administrator permissions before you will be able to Modify Settings. Once administrator permissions are applied, enter the user name and password used for that device.
  6. Select Later or Quit & Reopen depending on whether you are in the middle of a Zoom session. You will have to Quit & Reopen before you will be able to share your screen.
  7. You can now share your Desktop through the Zoom Sharing window.

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

 
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