Gumdrop’s Zoom integration automatically adds unique, secure Zoom meeting links to every event scheduled through Gumdrop. Once connected, meetings you schedule via Gumdrop can automatically include Zoom details in the event invite and confirmation emails.
1. Adding the App
Follow these steps to connect your Zoom account to Gumdrop:
Go to your Gumdrop account.
Log in at Gumdrop.com and navigate to Settings → Video conferencing links.Select Zoom.
Click Connect Zoom. You’ll be redirected to the Zoom authorization page.Authorize access.
Sign in to your Zoom account (if not already signed in) and review the requested permissions. Click Allow to complete the connection.Confirmation.
You’ll be redirected back to Gumdrop, where you’ll see a confirmation message once your Zoom account is connected, indicated by the account email id listed next to the Zoom option as well as a "Disconnect" option.
If your zoom is connected and selected as the video conferencing link or meeting location, all new meetings scheduled through Gumdrop for which Zoom was selected as the meeting location will automatically include a unique Zoom link generated by your Zoom account.
Troubleshooting Tip:
If you see a “Failed to connect”, “Invalid redirect URL”, or “App not pre-approved” message:
First, select the "Try again" button to reattempt connecting your Zoom account
Ensure you’re signed in with the correct Zoom account.
Check that your Zoom admin has pre-approved Gumdrop in the Zoom App Marketplace.
Disconnect and reconnect the app from Gumdrop settings if needed.
2. Usage
When a meeting is booked through Gumdrop (via booking link or manual scheduling for which Zoom is indicated as the meeting location):
Gumdrop uses your connected Zoom account to create a unique meeting link.
The Zoom details are automatically added to:
The calendar event description. The confirmation email sent to attendees.
If a meeting time is changed, Gumdrop will automatically update the Zoom meeting details.
Use Cases Meeting links:
If Zoom is connected and selected in the Video conferencing links on the settings tab, it will automatically be added to any meeting booked through meeting links for which the "Location" field is set to "Default" in that links settings. If a link is not using the "Default" location, you can still set the link to use Zoom by selecting the "Zoom" button. Email based scheduling: If Zoom is connected and selected in the Video conferencing links on the settings tab, it will automatically be added to any meeting that is scheduled via our email scheduling assistant, alex@gumdrop.com, or the website email based group/1-1 scheduling functionality.
3. Removing the App
You can disconnect Gumdrop from Zoom at any time.
To Remove:
Sign in to your Gumdrop account.
Go to Manage → Added Apps.
Find and select Gumdrop.
Click Remove.
After Removal
Gumdrop will no longer be able to create or update Zoom meetings.
Existing meetings already created via Zoom will remain active unless deleted directly in your Zoom account.
No new Zoom links will be generated for future meetings in Gumdrop.
Data Deletion
When you deauthorize the Gumdrop app:
All authorization tokens and connection data are deleted within 72 hours.
To request full deletion of any associated data, contact hello@Gumdrop.com.
For a full list of Zoom permissions, review this Zoom support article.
4. Removing the App
Issue: Zoom app not pre-approved by your admin
Fix: Contact your Zoom admin to pre-approve Gumdrop in the Zoom App Marketplace.
Issue: Zoom link missing from a scheduled event
Fix: Reconnect your Zoom account under Settings → Integrations → Zoom, then reschedule the meeting.
Issue: Meeting not appearing in Zoom
Fix: Verify you are logged into the same Zoom account that was connected to Gumdrop.
For additional troubleshooting, see our Gumdrop Help Center.
5. FAQ
Do I need a paid Zoom account?
No. Gumdrop works with all Zoom plan types, including the free Basic plan.
Can I use one Zoom account for my entire team?
Each Gumdrop user should connect their own Zoom account. For organization-wide setups, your Zoom admin can enable pre-approval in the Zoom Marketplace.
Will existing meetings be affected if I remove the app?
No, previously created Zoom meetings remain active in your Zoom account until you manually delete them.