How to integrate Zoom meetings in Bubble.io: Step-by-Step Guide

Integrating Zoom Meetings into Your Bubble.io Application

 

Integrating Zoom meetings in a Bubble.io web application involves the use of Zoom’s API to create, manage, and join meetings directly from your Bubble app. By following this detailed guide, you will be able to seamlessly connect Zoom with your Bubble project.

 

Prerequisites

 

• A Bubble.io account with a project ready for integration.
• Basic understanding of API connections and workflows in Bubble.io.
• A Zoom account with developer permissions to create JWT (JSON Web Token) apps and manage API credentials.
• Familiarity with the Zoom API documentation (found at [Zoom Developer Documentation](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/api-reference/introduction)).

 

Understanding Zoom API

 

• The Zoom API allows developers to programmatically manage Zoom account resources, such as meetings and users.
• Zoom API uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication and authorization, but JWT apps can be used for server-to-server communication.

 

Setting Up a Zoom JWT App

 

• Log into the Zoom App Marketplace at [Zoom Developer Platform](https://marketplace.zoom.us/develop/create), and click on 'JWT' to create a new app.
• Name your app and provide any required information, including contact and developer information.
• Once your app is created, navigate to the 'App Credentials' tab to retrieve the API Key and API Secret. These are needed to generate JWT tokens.

 

Generating a JWT for Zoom API

 

• JWT tokens are generated using your API Key and Secret from the JWT app. Use a library or online tool (e.g., [jwt.io](https://jwt.io/)) to create your tokens.
• Configure the payload and header according to Zoom's requirements, setting the 'alg' to 'HS256' and including an expiration time (`exp`) in the payload.
• Store this JWT securely, as it will be used to authenticate API requests.

 

Configuring Bubble.io for API Integration

 

• Open your Bubble project and navigate to the plugin marketplace to install the 'API Connector' plugin if not already installed.
• In the API Connector, create a new API titled 'Zoom API' or similar.
• Set up your API with an authentication type of 'Bearer Token', using the JWT token you generated.
• Enter the base URL for the Zoom API, usually `https://api.zoom.us/v2`.

 

Adding Zoom API Actions

 

• Within the API Connector, create new API requests for endpoints you wish to use, such as creating a meeting (`/users/{userId}/meetings`).
• For each endpoint, specify HTTP method (e.g., POST for creating meetings), headers (using 'Authorization: Bearer {token}'), and any necessary parameters (e.g., meeting topic, start time).
• Test each API call within the API Connector to ensure the Zoom API responds as expected.

 

Building Workflows in Bubble.io

 

• In your Bubble app, decide where and when meetings should be created or managed. This could involve a form where users specify meeting details.
• Create workflows that trigger the Zoom API calls. For example, when a user submits the meeting form, run a workflow to create the meeting via the Zoom API.
• Use the data returned from Zoom (like meeting ID, join URL) to update your database or user interface as needed.

 

Testing the Integration

 

• Test your workflows thoroughly in the Bubble preview mode. Try creating meetings, listing them, and ensuring the data flow is correct.
• Check for any API errors or issues such as invalid JWT tokens or incorrect endpoint configurations.
• Verify the meeting links work by attempting to join meetings through the generated URLs.

 

Deploying Your Bubble Application

 

• Once testing confirms that your Zoom integration works seamlessly, you can publish your application.
• Monitor the app for any issues related to Zoom integrations and ensure that the JWT tokens are periodically refreshed as needed.
• Regularly review and update your Bubble workflows and Zoom API configurations to accommodate any changes in your application needs or Zoom API updates.

 

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully integrate Zoom meetings into your Bubble.io application, enabling a robust video conferencing functionality that enhances your application's capabilities.