

Prerequisites for joining a virtual meeting

How to join a Zoom meeting through other methods.How to join a Zoom meeting on a web browser.How to join a Zoom meeting on the mobile app.How to join a Zoom meeting on the desktop client.Then, it will show the leave and join option. Once you select the open link option, it will open on a browser where you need to click Launch Meeting. The iOS device shows an open link or copy link option. If the join link is in the in-meeting/in-webinar chat, the desktop and android device shows the leave and join options.If you are already in an existing meeting and click a join link, it will prompt you to leave and join the other meeting.You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with using Zoom, or join a meeting without an account. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link. The permissions are set within System Preferences of the device.Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download Zoom from the Download Center. Once the installation is complete, click Close.ĭue to increased security and permissions with Mac OS 10.14 Mojave and 10.15 Catalina, you will be prompted to authorize the Zoom desktop client to use the microphone, camera, and on Mac OS 10.15 Catalina, screen recording.(Optional) If you chose Install for all users of this computer, enter the administrator credentials for the device.(Optional) If you want to change the destination for installation choose Change Install Location.Note: This requires administrator credentials to install for all users on the device. Choose the destination for installation:.Once the installer opens, click Continue.It is typically saved to your Downloads folder. Under Zoom Client for Meetings, click Download.Click the lock icon again to prevent any further changes.Note: For Mac High Sierra (10.13.x), you will need to click on Allow too.


The below instructions cover installing the Zoom application on macOS.
