How to Migrate Your Zoom JWT App by June 1, 2023

Introduction

Zoom is deprecating JWT apps in favor of OAuth. If you’ve already configured your BuddyBoss site with a JWT Zoom app, nothing will break immediately—it will continue functioning until September 2023. However, any new Zoom connections after June 1, 2023 require OAuth configuration. This guide explains the timeline, what you need to check, and how to prepare for the switch.

What This Means

• Existing JWT Apps: Continue working until September 2023.
• New Connections After June 1: JWT apps will fail; OAuth is required.
• Ongoing Work: Our development team is finalizing Zoom OAuth integration and collaborating with Zoom to resolve blockers. Updated documentation will follow.
  

Action Items

1. Verify Your JWT Configuration
   • If you’ve already set up Zoom via JWT in BuddyBoss Dashboard > Zoom, no immediate action is needed.
     
2. Plan for OAuth Migration
   • Gather your Zoom account’s OAuth credentials (Client ID & Secret) now so you’re ready once our integration is released.
     
3. Watch for OAuth Release
   • Keep an eye on your BuddyBoss account dashboard or our release notes for the new OAuth setup instructions.
     
4. Test Early
   • As soon as OAuth support is available, configure and test in a staging environment before September to ensure a smooth transition.
     

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: My JWT app still works—should I migrate now?
A: You can wait until OAuth support is released, but gathering your OAuth credentials early will save time.

Q: I haven’t configured JWT yet—can I still connect after June 1?
A: No. New JWT connections will fail after June 1. You’ll need to wait for the OAuth integration.

Q: When will OAuth integration be available?
A: Our tech team is targeting release well before the September deprecation deadline. Watch our release notes or Slack announcements for the launch date.

Q: Who can I contact if I run into issues?
A: Open a support ticket via your BuddyBoss account dashboard so our team can assist you directly