Uscreen offers two ways to integrate Zoom with your live streaming strategy:
Gated Zoom Links (Recommended): Connect your Zoom account to Uscreen and let members join interactive Zoom meetings directly through your platform
Stream Zoom via RTMP (Alternative): Broadcast your Zoom session to Uscreen using RTMP, keeping members inside the Uscreen player
This article covers both methods, with a focus on the simpler and more interactive Gated Zoom Links approach.
📝 NOTE: Uscreen provides the player and CDN delivery. Your encoding setup, audio/video equipment, and internet connection are your responsibility. Our support team can help with Uscreen-side issues (event setup guide, player behavior), but cannot configure or troubleshoot Zoom or other third-party streaming software.
Gated Zoom Links (Recommended)
🚀 You can now use Zoom meetings as a gated live stream with Uscreen!
ℹ️ INFO: Gated Zoom Links is our recommended method for interactive live sessions where you want to see and interact with your members in real-time.
This allows you to schedule, promote, and restrict access to your Zoom-based sessions just like you would with a standard live stream, without needing to use RTMP or instead of using the native Live Studio.
Option A: Connect Your Zoom Account (Native Integration)
For the smoothest setup, connect your Zoom account to Uscreen directly via OAuth. Once connected, your Zoom account is detected automatically when creating a live event.
Step 1: Connect Your Zoom Account
Before creating a Gated Zoom Link event, you'll need to connect your Zoom account to Uscreen.
Navigate to Settings > Integrations
Find the Zoom card under the Live Events section
Click Connect
Complete the Zoom OAuth authorization flow, where you'll be redirected to Zoom to grant access
Once authorized, you'll be returned to Uscreen, and your Zoom account email will appear on the card, confirming the connection
📝 NOTE: The native Zoom integration is currently available to select stores. Contact your Customer Success Manager to request access.
Step 2: Create a Gated Zoom Link Event
Once your Zoom account is connected:
Navigate to Content > Live Streaming
Click Add New
Choose Zoom as the Live Event Type
Your connected Zoom account will be detected automatically
Fill out the details of your live stream (title, description, etc.)
Configure the Access and Pricing options
Schedule the Preregistration
Set the Visibility to Publish
Click Save Changes
When ready to go live, click Start Live Stream
💡 TIP: Make sure your Zoom Meeting is already started before going live in Uscreen. Your members will be able to join as soon as you go live.
Option B: Enter Your Meeting ID Manually
If you haven't connected your Zoom account, you can still use Gated Zoom Links by entering your Zoom Meeting ID directly in the live stream editor.
Navigate to Content > Live Streaming
Click Add New
Choose Zoom as the Live Event Type
Paste or enter your Zoom Meeting ID (or Meeting Link) into the Meeting Link field
Fill out the details of your live stream (title, description, etc.)
Configure the Access and Pricing options
Schedule the Preregistration
Set the Visibility to Publish
Click Save Changes
When ready to go live, click Start Live Stream
💡 TIP: Make sure your Zoom Meeting is already started before going live in Uscreen. Your members will be able to join as soon as you go live.
Member Experience
When a member visits your live event.
Before the event starts
They'll see a countdown timer and can pre-register
When the event is live
A Join on Zoom button appears instead of a video player
Joining the meeting
Clicking the button opens the Zoom app and takes them to your meeting
ℹ️ INFO: For members without access, they'll see purchase options instead.
Cross-Platform Behavior
Web
Users click Join on Zoom and are directed to the Zoom web client or app
Mobile apps
Users tap Join on Zoom, and their Zoom app opens automatically
TV apps
Since Zoom meetings don't open on TVs, we show a QR code that users can scan with their phone to join
📝 NOTE: Unlike the Uscreen Live Studio or RTMP streams, direct Zoom streams are not recorded by Uscreen. If you want a replay, you'll need to record the session manually in Zoom and then upload your recording.
🔗 Learn more about Uploading a Video
Stream Zoom using RTMP (Alternative)
Use this method if you want to broadcast your Zoom meeting to Uscreen without sending users to Zoom directly.
If you prefer to broadcast your Zoom meeting directly to Uscreen (rather than sending users to Zoom), you can use Zoom's Live Streaming app to stream your session to Uscreen via RTMP.
📝 NOTE: Some features of Zoom, such as Polls, Reactions, and Zoom Chat, will not be available when streaming to Uscreen this way. Zoom Workplace, Webinars, and certain features require a paid Zoom account.
🔗 Learn more about Hosting a webinar with RTMP livestream
Admin Setup
Navigate to Content > Live Streaming
Click Add New
Choose Stream Software | RTMP as the Live Event Type
Fill out the details of your live stream (e.g., title, description, etc.)
Configure the Access and Pricing options
Schedule the Preregistration
Set the Visibility to Publish
Click Save Changes
Copy your Stream URL and Stream Key
Zoom Interface
Step 1: Creating the Meeting
In Zoom, start a New Meeting
Click on More > Live Stream
Step 2: Connecting to Uscreen
Select Live on Custom Live Streaming Service
Input your Uscreen Stream URL and Stream Key
Step 3: Going Live
📝 NOTE: The live stream must be started in both Zoom and Uscreen for the broadcast to go live successfully.
Once you’re ready to go live, click Go Live in Zoom first.
🔗 Learn more about Starting a Webinar in Zoom Workspace
Then select Start Live Stream in Uscreen.
📝 NOTE: When setting up your RTMP stream in Zoom, make sure to disable "Require authentication to join" in your Zoom meeting settings. Our Stream URL uses RTMP (not RTMPS), which is incompatible with Zoom's authentication requirement. Leaving this setting enabled will prevent your stream from connecting properly.
Member Experience
With this method, members:
Stay within the Uscreen platform to watch your stream
Can use Uscreen's Live Chat feature to communicate
Don't need to have Zoom installed
Can watch on any device that supports Uscreen, including TV apps
💡 TIP: This method is better for one-way presentations where you don't need to see or hear your audience.
🔗 Learn more about Setting Up a Live Stream with 3rd Party Tools
Comparison of the Two Methods
Feature | Gated Zoom Links | Zoom Streaming Via Uscreen |
Interaction | Full two-way interaction (participants can be seen and heard) | One-way broadcast (viewers can only watch) |
Member Experience | Your members will click a link and open Zoom to attend | Your members will access and attend via Uscreen |
Setup Complexity | Simple (just paste a Zoom link) | More complex (requires RTMP setup) |
Recording | Must be done manually in Zoom | Automatically recorded in Uscreen |
Chat | Uses Zoom's native chat | Uses Uscreen's live chat |
Quality | Depends on Zoom's settings | May reduce quality to save bandwidth |
Reporting | Any reporting on attendance will need to be found in Zoom | You'll find an attendee list and live stream reporting in Uscreen |
Best for | Interactive workshops, coaching, Q&As | Presentations, webinars where viewer interaction isn't needed |
FAQs
Can I use a free Zoom account for live streaming?
Can I use a free Zoom account for live streaming?
For the Gated Zoom Links method, you can use any Zoom account, though some features may be limited with a free account. For the Live Streaming App method, you need a paid Zoom account, as the free version doesn't support custom live streaming.
Will my Zoom stream be recorded automatically?
Will my Zoom stream be recorded automatically?
If you use the Gated Zoom Links method, Uscreen does not automatically record your session. You'll need to record manually in Zoom and upload the recording to Uscreen afterward. If you use the Zoom Live Streaming App method, Uscreen will automatically record the stream.
Can mobile users join my Zoom live stream?
Can mobile users join my Zoom live stream?
Yes, mobile users can join your Zoom live stream. For Gated Zoom Links, they'll need the latest version of the Uscreen app (v.3.2.3+) and will be redirected to the Zoom app on their device.
What if I encounter an error when setting up the Zoom app?
What if I encounter an error when setting up the Zoom app?
If you see an error like "Failed to connect to Zoom services," verify that you've added the Stream URL and Key correctly. If the issue persists, contact Zoom Support, as this is typically an issue with Zoom, not Uscreen.
Where can I find live stream reports and analytics?
Where can I find live stream reports and analytics?
If you host your live event in Uscreen through Zoom's Live Streaming App, you'll find an attendees list and live stream analytics inside of Uscreen. If you're using Gated Zoom Links and hosting your event directly within Zoom, no reporting will be available in Uscreen. You'll need to find reports and analytics in Zoom directly.
Will attending my Zoom stream count towards my user's streak?
Will attending my Zoom stream count towards my user's streak?
Streaks are counted based on watch time. With Gated Zoom Links, Uscreen does not have access to watch time since the stream is taking place on Zoom. Therefore, Gated Zoom Links will not count towards your user's streak.