Why shouldn't Zoom meeting links be published on public websites?

Audience/Target Users

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Important Notes

  • Publishing a Zoom link on a public website exposes your meeting to uninvited guests and malicious disruption (commonly known as "Zoombombing").
  • If a public link is detected, Zoom administrators will be notified and they will contact you to update your meeting settings. 

Steps to Secure Your Event

Best Practices for Securing Your Event

  • Use a Registration Form: Instead of posting meeting links on public websites, set your Zoom meeting to require registration, or use a Google Form and email the meeting link directly to confirmed attendees.
  • Require Authentication: Require participants to sign in to Zoom before joining.
  • Restrict Access to UNC Charlotte: For maximum security, limit access exclusively to users authenticated with a NinerNet account.
  • Waiting Room: Manually screen attendees before granting them entry into the meeting.

Managing Your Personal Meeting ID (PMI)

  • Keep Your Personal Meeting ID (PMI) Private

    • Reserve your PMI for small, routine meetings: Think of your PMI as a static virtual room meant only for people you meet with regularly.

    • Don't use your PMI for public or large events: Anyone with your PMI link can join any active meeting hosted in that space unless you lock the room or use a Waiting Room.

    • Best Practice: Always schedule large or external events using a unique, auto-generated Zoom Meeting ID.

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