Here is a list of all of the best practices and troubleshooting tips that we feel you should know to be as successful as possible while using Class for Zoom. We've included links to other resources as is necessary.

Order of topics

  1. How students should access Class for Zoom
  2. Why aren’t my students showing up in my Class for Zoom roll
  3. What do I do with the regular Zoom link in my course?
  4. My app is acting irregularly
  5. I cannot connect to Class for Zoom
  6. How do I find support?

How students should access Class for Zoom

There are two main methods that we recommend students access Class for Zoom. The first is to download the app. The Class for Zoom app gives the best student experience overall.

How do I access Class for Zoom as a student?

The second way for them to access Class for Zoom is through the Chrome web browser. It doesn’t matter device they use, whether it is a table, or a mobile phone, or a laptop, they can use the Chrome browser to join your session. They do not have to download the app to use the Chrome browser, but there are some minor features they will not have access to.

Note: Safari, Firefox, and Edge are not supported by Class for Zoom. If a student can not access Class for Zoom, we recommend checking that they are using an up-to-date Chrome browser, or to download the app.


We also recommend that students access Class for Zoom through their Canvas courses. They need to click Class for Zoom in the course navigation, and then click the blue Launch button. From here they will have two choices:

Launch Class – Opens in the app

Launch Class for Web – Opens in a web browser

They can also access Class for Zoom via a link that you generate from inside of the Class for Zoom session. Your students will need to be verified as they enter the session through that link.

Inviting Guests to Class

How to Verify Learners

Instructors do not always have to use the app, but do have to download the app and go through these steps:


Why aren’t my students showing up in my Class for Zoom roll

Class for Zoom does a great job at helping you manage attendance, but student enrollment does not automatically transfer to Class for Zoom at first. Students will need to at least click the Class for Zoom link in the course navigation before they will show up in your Class for Zoom attendance. The best way to make sure they do this is to run a Class for Zoom session the first week just to make sure they can get into the sessions.

What do I do with the regular Zoom link in my course?

If you are using Class for Zoom, we recommend that you disable your classic Zoom navigational link. We’ve seen some problems in the past when people are using both to edit the same sessions.

My app is acting irregularly

If your app doesn’t seem to be working, or doesn’t have an SSO login button, or anything just seems off, the best troubleshooting step you can take is to clear your cache, quit the app, and then login again.

Mac: How to Clear Class App Cache

Windows: How to Clear Class App Cache (I suggest trying to clear it from the app first, then follow the rest of the instructions if that doesn’t solve it)

Android: How to Clear App Cache and/or Data

Chrome OS: How to Clear Class App Cache

I cannot connect to Class for Zoom

One of the main reasons why people have difficulty connecting to Class for Zoom is because their Zoom email address and their Canvas email address are separate.

How do I find support?

The first and best place to report problems and talk to tech support is from within the Class for Zoom app or session itself. By reporting a problem from the app or the session, tech support is able to see a lot of information about your setup, your version of Chrome, and the session itself, and they will be able to more quickly solve problems.

https://www.class.com/support/class/knowledge-base/class-in-app-support

There are other places to not only learn about Class for Zoom, but also to troubleshoot problems.

How do I set up Class for Zoom to work in Canvas?

Getting Started

Class Instructor Guides

Class Learner Guides by OS

Class Frequently Asked Questions

Also, you can always email elearningsupport@slcc.edu, and we are happy to help troubleshoot any problems you might have.