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

Integrating Zoom with Bubble.io

 

Integrating Zoom with Bubble.io allows you to leverage Zoom's powerful communication tools within your Bubble application, enabling functionalities such as scheduling meetings, managing participants, and more. This guide outlines a step-by-step process for integrating Zoom through their API into your Bubble.io app.

 

Prerequisites

 

• A Bubble.io account with a project ready for integration.
• Familiarity with Bubble.io concepts like workflows, API Connector, and data types.
• A Zoom account with developer access to create an OAuth app.
• Basic understanding of APIs and using authentication methods such as OAuth2.

 

Understanding Zoom API and OAuth2.0

 

• Zoom offers a comprehensive API that allows access to various functionalities such as meeting management, user management, reports, and more.
• The integration requires OAuth2 for authentication, where you authorize access to Zoom on behalf of the user.

 

Setting Up Zoom Developer Credentials

 

• Log in to the Zoom App Marketplace with your Zoom account.
• Click on 'Develop' in the top-right corner and select 'Build App'.
• Select 'OAuth' as the app type and click 'Create'.
• Fill in the required details such as app name, company name, and developer contact information.
• In the 'App Credentials' tab, note your Client ID and Client Secret. You will need these for authentication.
• Under 'Redirect URL for OAuth', specify a valid redirect URI (this will be used for capturing the code after user authentication).
• In the 'Scopes' section, add the necessary permissions based on your Bubble app's requirements (e.g., meeting:write, user:read).

 

Configuring Bubble.io for Zoom Integration

 

• Open your Bubble.io project where you want to integrate Zoom.
• Navigate to the 'Plugins' section and add the 'API Connector' plugin if you haven’t already.
• Create a new API connection and name it 'Zoom API'.

 

Setting Up OAuth2 in Bubble API Connector

 

• In the API settings, choose 'OAuth2 User-Agent Flow' as the authentication method.
• Enter the Zoom Authorization URL: https://zoom.us/oauth/authorize.
• Enter the Zoom Token URL: https://zoom.us/oauth/token.
• Input your Zoom Client ID and Client Secret obtained earlier.
• Provide the same redirect URI you entered in the Zoom app setup.
• Set up API calls in the connector for the functionalities you wish to use (e.g., retrieving user info, scheduling a meeting).

 

Creating Workflows for Zoom Integration

 

• In Bubble, create a page or button in your application to allow users to connect their Zoom accounts. This will initiate the OAuth authentication process.
• Design workflows to handle events like button clicks that trigger the OAuth process (redirect users to the Zoom login page).
• Once authenticated, use Bubble workflows to handle token storage securely, which can be used for subsequent API calls.

 

Implementing Zoom API Calls

 

• In the API Connector, configure necessary API calls such as:
  • Get User Information: Use the endpoint /v2/users/me to retrieve account details.
  • Create a Meeting: Use the endpoint /v2/users/me/meetings to schedule a new meeting.
• Set the appropriate request methods (GET, POST) and include any required headers or body parameters.
• Incorporate the API calls into Bubble workflows to automate Zoom tasks based on user actions in your application.

 

Testing and Deploying Your Bubble App with Zoom

 

• Test the integration in Bubble’s development environment to ensure OAuth login and API calls function as expected.
• Verify that tokens are stored securely and API requests yield the desired results.
• Once tested successfully, deploy your app to the live version and retest the workflows and functionalities.

 

By following these detailed steps, you can effectively integrate Zoom with Bubble.io, adding valuable communication functionalities to your application seamlessly. This integration will enhance your app by tapping into Zoom’s robust features to elevate user engagement and collaboration.