# Zoom - Public Meetings

Welcome to our Zoom meetings platform! Zoom is our primary tool for virtual meetings within the Simpler Grants community. This guide will help you get started and make the most out of your Zoom experience.

## Getting Started

### 1. Joining Zoom Meetings

* Click on the Zoom meeting link provided by the meeting organizer.
* If it's your first time using Zoom, you may be prompted to download and install the Zoom application. Follow the on-screen instructions to do so.

### 2. Testing Audio and Video

* Before joining a meeting, test your audio and video settings to ensure they're working correctly.
* Click on "Test Speaker & Microphone" or "Test Video" in the Zoom settings menu to check your audio and video devices.

## Using Zoom for Meetings

### 1. Meeting Etiquette

* Follow the[ code of conduct](/get-involved/policies-and-guidelines.md) that has been set by the Simpler Grants community
* Keep discussions relevant to the meeting agenda and avoid disruptive behavior.
* Mute your microphone when not speaking to minimize background noise.
* Use the "Raise Hand" feature to indicate when you want to speak or have a question.

### 2. Participating in Discussions

* Contribute actively to discussions by sharing your insights and ideas.
* Use the chat feature to ask questions or provide feedback in text format during the meeting.

## Change log

Major updates to the content of this page will be added here.

<table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th width="246">Update</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2/12/2024</td><td>Initial Content</td><td>Updated with Initial content</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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