Here are instructions for installing Zoom on Linux distributions such as Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Arch. These instructions can also be used to update an existing Zoom installation on Linux.
Note:
For new or inexperienced Linux users, follow sections to use the graphical installer.
Debian, Ubuntu, or Linux Mint
Note:
You can also use these steps with other Ubuntu-based distros like Kubuntu and Elementary.
Using a graphical installer
New Linux users or those who prefer a graphical installation method should use this method.
- To install GDebi, open a terminal and type the following command.
sudo apt install gdebi
Note:
- Most Ubuntu-based distributions include GDEBI by default.
- If you are using Debian and receive an error saying you are not listed in the sudoers file, run the following commands to install sudo, then try installing GDebi again.
su - apt install sudo
- When prompted, enter your admin password and continue the installation.
- You can download the DEB installer from our Download Center.
- Open it using GDebi by double-clicking the installer file.
- Then click Install.
- Type your admin password when prompted, and then click Finish.
Using the terminal
- From our Download Center, you can download the DEB installer file
- Open the download location using a file manager.
- You can open the terminal in the current location by right-clicking in the file manager and choosing Terminal or Open in Terminal.
- You can run the following command by pressing Enter.
sudo apt install ./zoom_amd64.deb
Note:
- Make sure you enter the right DEB filename. If you are using an older version of Debian or Ubuntu, the filename will typically be zoom_amd64.deb. If you are using a 32-bit system, the filename will likely be zoom_amd64.deb.
- Try the following commands if you receive an error saying you are not in the sudoers file on Debian.
su - apt install sudo
- During installation, you will be prompted to enter your admin password.
Dependencies
Run this command to update the package database if dependencies are not installed when using the terminal or graphical installer, then try installing Zoom again.
sudo apt update
Make sure you have installed the following dependencies if you are having trouble installing.
libglib2.0-0 libgstreamer-plugins-base0.10-0 libxcb-shape0 libxcb-shm0 libxcb-xfixes0 libxcb-randr0 libxcb-image0 libfontconfig1 libgl1-mesa-glx libxi6 libsm6 libxrender1 libpulse0 libxcomposite1 libxslt1.1 libsqlite3-0 libxcb-keysyms1 libxcb-xtest0 ibus
Uninstalling Zoom
The following commands should be run in the terminal if you want to uninstall.
sudo apt remove zoom
openSUSE
Using a graphical installer
New Linux users or those who prefer a graphical installation method should use this method.
- Visit our Download Center to get the RPM installer file.
- Use a file manager to access the download location.
- Select Open With from the right-click menu, and then click Install/Remove Software.
- When prompted, enter your admin password.
- When the installation is complete, click Accept to activate Zoom.
Using the terminal
- You can download the RPM installer from our Download Center.
- Use your favorite file manager to open the download location.
- By right clicking the file manager and selecting Actions, you can open the terminal in the current location.
- Type the following command to install Zoom.
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sudo zypper install zoom_openSUSE_x86_64.rpm
Be sure to enter the correct RPM filename. Install zoom_openSUSE_i686.rpm if you are using a 32-bit system.
- You will be prompted to enter your admin password.
Dependencies
Make sure you have installed the following dependencies if you are having trouble installing.
32-bit
ld-linux.so.2 libc.so.6 libX11.so.6 libXfixes.so.3 libglib-2.0.so.0 libGL.so.1 libsqlite3.so.0 libXrender.so.1 libXcomposite.so.1 libQt3Support.so.4 libxslt.so.1 libgstvideo-0.10.so.0 libasound.so.2 libpulse.so.0 libgthread-2.0.so.0 libxcb-shape.so.0 libxcb-shm.so.0 libxcb-randr.so.0 libxcb-image.so.0 libxcb-xtest.so.0 libxcb-keysyms.so.1 libudev.so.1 libgobject-2_0-0-32bit libgstapp-0_10-0-32bit libgstinterfaces-0_10-0-32bit libXi6-32bit libSM6-32bit libdbus-1-3-32bit libasound2-32bit ibus
64-bit
ld-linux-x86-64.so.2()(64bit) libc.so.6()(64bit) libX11.so.6()(64bit) libXfixes.so.3()(64bit) libglib-2.0.so.0()(64bit) libGL.so.1()(64bit) libsqlite3.so.0()(64bit) libXrender.so.1()(64bit) libXcomposite.so.1()(64bit) libQt3Support.so.4()(64bit) libxslt.so.1()(64bit) libgstvideo-0.10.so.0()(64bit) libasound.so.2()(64bit) libpulse.so.0()(64bit) libgthread-2.0.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-shape.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-shm.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-randr.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-image.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-xtest.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-keysyms.so.1()(64bit) libudev.so.1 libgobject-2_0-0 libgstapp-0_10-0 libgstinterfaces-0_10-0 libXi6 libSM6 libdbus-1-3 libasound2 ibus
Uninstalling Zoom
The following commands should be run in the terminal if you want to uninstall.
sudo zypper remove zoom
Oracle Linux, CentOS, RedHat, or Fedora
Using a graphical installer (Fedora only)
You can install Zoom using the GNOME application center if you are using Fedora GNOME edition.
- Our Download Center has the RPM installer file.
- Use a file manager to access the download location.
- Open the RPM installer file in GNOME application center by double clicking it.
- Select Install.
- When prompted, enter your admin password and continue the installation.
Using the terminal
- The RPM installer file can be downloaded from our Download Center.
- Run it by typing the following command.
sudo yum localinstall zoom_x86_64.rpm
Be sure to enter the correct RPM file name. If you are installing on a 32-bit system, the filename is zoom_i686.rpm.
- When prompted, enter your administrator password and continue with the installation.
Dependencies
Make sure you have installed the following dependencies if you are having trouble installing.
32-bit
ld-linux.so.2 libc.so.6 libX11.so.6 libXfixes.so.3 libglib-2.0.so.0 libGL.so.1 libsqlite3.so.0 libXrender.so.1 libXcomposite.so.1 libQt3Support.so.4 libxslt.so.1 libgstvideo-0.10.so.0 libasound.so.2 libpulse.so.0 libgthread-2.0.so.0 libxcb-shape.so.0 libxcb-shm.so.0 libxcb-randr.so.0 libxcb-image.so.0 libxcb-xtest.so.0 libxcb-keysyms.so.1 mesa-dri-drivers(x86-32) ibus
64-bit
ld-linux-x86-64.so.2()(64bit) libc.so.6()(64bit) libX11.so.6()(64bit) libXfixes.so.3()(64bit) libglib-2.0.so.0()(64bit) libGL.so.1()(64bit) libsqlite3.so.0()(64bit) libXrender.so.1()(64bit) libXcomposite.so.1()(64bit) libQt3Support.so.4()(64bit) libxslt.so.1()(64bit) libgstvideo-0.10.so.0()(64bit) libasound.so.2()(64bit) libpulse.so.0()(64bit) libgthread-2.0.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-shape.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-shm.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-randr.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-image.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-xtest.so.0()(64bit) libxcb-keysyms.so.1()(64bit) mesa-dri-drivers ibus
Uninstalling Zoom
The following commands should be run in the terminal if you want to uninstall.
sudo yum remove zoom
Arch or Manjaro
Using a graphical installer
If you use the Pamac graphical package manager, follow these steps. Manjaro, for example, has it installed by default.
- Download the TAR.XZ installer file from our Download Center.
- Open the download location using a file manager.
- Double click the TAR.XZ installer file to open it in Pamac.
Pamac will display the required dependencies that will be installed with Zoom. - Click Apply.
- Enter you admin password when prompted.
Note:
If you are having issues installing the required dependencies, use the package manager to update the system.
Using the terminal
- From our Download Center, you can download the TAR.XZ installer file.
- Use a file manager to open the file.
- You can open the terminal in the current location by right-clicking the file manager and selecting Terminal.
- Press Enter to run the following command.
sudo pacman -U zoom_x86_64.pkg.tar.xz
- Continue the installation after entering your admin password.
A list of the necessary dependencies will also be downloaded and installed by Pacman.
Uninstalling Zoom
You can uninstall by running the following command in the terminal. All required dependencies will also be removed.
sudo pacman -Rs zoom