# Zoom video conferencing # Zoom video conferencing Tools & services [ Get started arrow\_circle\_right ](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=8dfaa0351b1a1018351ceb9bbc4bcb78) [ Sign in arrow\_circle\_right ](https://harvard.zoom.us/) ![People on their laptops at the Smith Campus Center.](/sites/g/files/omnuum10811/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-05/091218_Smith_3_020.jpg?itok=svbFZsqB) ## News [New retention period to be applied to Zoom cloud recordings](https://www.huit.harvard.edu/news/2026/03/new-retention-period-be-applied-zoom-cloud-recordings). ## Overview Zoom is an easy-to-use video conferencing tool that offers a seamless experience for collaboration across mobile devices, desktops, and conference rooms. Users can engage with groups of up to 300 people, with options for larger meetings and webinars. ### Eligibility **Faculty, staff, researchers,** and **students** in Central Administration, FAS, College, DCE, GSAS, SEAS, GSD, GSE, HBS, HKS, HDS, HLS, HMS (Quad), HSDM (Quad), Radcliffe, SPH ### Data classification level Approved for up to [Level 3 confidential data](https://privsec.harvard.edu/data-classification-table) when recorded Approved for up to [Level 4 confidential data](https://privsec.harvard.edu/data-classification-table) when **not recorded** ### Storage [Effective June 10, 2026](/news/2026/03/new-retention-period-be-applied-zoom-cloud-recordings "New retention period to be applied to Zoom cloud recordings "), cloud recordings are deleted after 36 months. ### Quick links - [Browse help articles](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=8dfaa0351b1a1018351ceb9bbc4bcb78) - [Zoom Privacy Statement](/zoom-privacy "Zoom Privacy Statement") - [Host a Harvard-sponsored event in Zoom](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=a996d6dddbe78c1496ab5682ca9619cf) - [Install an app from the Zoom App Marketplace](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=2a4de09c47485a109f7d957c416d43d5)