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

  1. From our Download Center, you can download the DEB installer file
  2. Open the download location using a file manager.
  3. You can open the terminal in the current location by right-clicking in the file manager and choosing Terminal or Open in Terminal.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  • 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.

  1. Our Download Center has the RPM installer file.
  2. Use a file manager to access the download location.
  3. Open the RPM installer file in GNOME application center by double clicking it.
  4. Select Install.
  5. When prompted, enter your admin password and continue the installation.

Using the terminal

  1. The RPM installer file can be downloaded from our Download Center.
  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  1. Download the TAR.XZ installer file from our Download Center.
  2. Open the download location using a file manager.
  3. Double click the TAR.XZ installer file to open it in Pamac.
    Pamac will display the required dependencies that will be installed with Zoom.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. 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