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Zoom's technical support pages will always give you the most up to date information. If you need to learn the basics of using zoom, go to their page Getting Started with Zoom Meetings

Using zoom on a computer

Note: Downloading the Zoom app to your computer will give you more functionality than joining a meeting directly in your browser.

How to join a meeting using a link
Click the meeting invite link you received from the host, for example in your email or calendar invitation. On your web browser, a pop-up window will prompt you to open or download the application. Do ONE of the following:

  • Launch the meeting on the Zoom client if it’s already downloaded on your device
  • or Click Cancel in the pop-up window, then click Download Now to download Zoom before joining.
  • or Click Cancel in the pop-up window, then click the Join from Your Browser link (if you do not want to download Zoom before joining the meeting).

How to join a meeting using a meeting ID & passcode
In your web browser, go to zoom.us/join. Enter the meeting ID provided by the host/organizer and click Join. A pop-up window will prompt you to open or download the application. Then do one of the following:

  • Launch the meeting on the Zoom client if it’s already downloaded on your device
  • or Click Cancel in the pop-up window, then click Download Now to download Zoom before joining.
  • or Click Cancel in the pop-up window, then click the Join from Your Browser link (if you do not want to download Zoom before joining the meeting).

Using zoom on a phone

If you want to join a meeting from an Android or iOS device, you must download the Zoom mobile app.

  • If prompted, allow Zoom to use your microphone and camera.
  • Enter a display name, then click Join.
  • In the Your Name field, enter a display name.
  • (Optional) Select the Remember my name for future meetings check box.
  • If prompted, enter a meeting passcode, then click Join again.