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Joining a Zoom meeting without an account

ByCorporate Guider Home, Zoom

In order to participate in Zoom meetings as a participant, you do not need an account with Zoom. Whenever you are invited to attend a meeting by someone else, you do not need to create or sign in to an account in order to attend. You can, however, create and host your own Zoom virtual meetings with a Zoom account, invite others to join your virtual meeting, and update your personal settings in order to ensure that you get the most out of your Zoom virtual meeting.

If you are planning to use Zoom for the first time, you may encounter a variety of questions and problems during your first few days.

Note: It is important to remember that if the host of the meeting has set up authentication profiles for participants to join, all attendees will need to be logged into their Zoom accounts in order to access the meeting.

Prerequisites for joining a Zoom video call as a guest

  • There are nine, ten, or eleven digit numbers assigned to each Zoom meeting that are collectively referred to as meeting IDs, which can be used to access Zoom meetings

  • It is the responsibility of the host of the meeting to disable any authentication profiles, or to set up authentication exceptions in order to let guests attend the meeting

  • Only authenticated users are allowed to join meetings from the web client if the host of the meeting has this set to disabled

  • The host must have enabled Show a “Join from your browser” link if you wish to join directly from your browser without having to download Zoom

How to use Zoom without an account

The easiest way to join a meeting as a guest is to click the link that the host has provided you with or to enter the meeting ID and passcode directly into Zoom. There are many ways to join a meeting, but the easiest is to click the link that was sent to you by the host.

Note: You may be able to join the meeting via your browser without having to download Zoom before you start the meeting, depending on the settings set by your host. The Zoom meeting features can be accessed through a web browser once you join a Zoom meeting from that browser.

Use the link provided

  1. If you have received a meeting invite link from the host, such as in your email or in the calendar invite you received, please click the link.
    You will be prompted to open or download the application as a pop-up window appears on your web browser.

  2. Click the Cancel button at the bottom of the pop-up window.

  3. The join from your browser link is located at the bottom of the page.

    Note: The host may not have enabled the Zoom link from the browser and so if you do not see the Zoom link from the browser, you will have to open the Zoom client or download it first to join a Zoom meeting.

  4. To allow Zoom permission to access your microphone and camera, please click Allow in the popup window that appears in the top-left corner of your screen.

  5. You will need to enter a display name in the Your Name field.

  6. Choose the check box to keep my name in mind for future meetings if you wish (optional).

  7. Please click the Join button.
    As a guest, you will be able to attend the meeting.

Enter the meeting ID and passcode in Zoom

  1. You can join by visiting zoom.us/join in your web browser.

  2. There is an ID provided by the meeting host/organizer that must be entered.

  3. Click on the Join button.
    The application will be displayed in a pop-up window prompting you to open it or download it.

  4. Choose one of the following options:

    • If your device already has the Zoom client downloaded, you can start the meeting by launching the Zoom client on your device.

    • You can cancel the pop-up window by clicking Cancel, or you can download Zoom before joining the meeting by clicking Download Now.

    • When you see the pop-up window, click Cancel. When the next window appears, click Join from Your Browser. This will allow you to join the meeting without needing to download Zoom first.

      Note: Zoom does not require that you download it prior to joining, but if you join from your browser, you only will be able to access limited functionality.

  5. Zoom will ask you if you would like its microphone and camera to be used.

  6. Click on the Join button after you have entered a display name for your account.

  7. Choose the check box to keep my name in mind for future meetings if you wish (optional).

  8. Please enter the meeting passcode if prompted before clicking Join. If prompted again, please enter it.
    As a guest, you will be able to participate in the meeting.

Explore the different ways you can join a Zoom meeting and learn more about the various ways to do so.

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FAQ?

How do I practice joining a Zoom meeting?
Set up a Zoom test call in advance of your upcoming Zoom meeting to get a better idea of what to expect. During your test meeting you have the option of checking your internet connection, familiarizing yourselves with Zoom’s video conferencing features, and adjusting your video and audio before joining the meeting as well as checking out the Zoom application.
How do you identify yourself in a Zoom meeting?
Using the Zoom app on a computer (laptop/desktop) On your computer, open the Zoom app and sign in to your account. There is no need to sign in. The ‘Join a Meeting’ button is located in the blue box at the top of the screen. In the first section of the form, you need to enter the Meeting ID number.
What should I check before Zoom meeting?
Before Joining a Zoom Meeting You will need a broadband connection to connect to the internet. Headsets and earbuds with microphones can either be wired or wireless. It can be a built-in webcam or a USB webcam that plugs into the computer. In order to make the most out of your Zoom Meeting, you may want to download the Zoom Meeting-Participant Guide (.docx) to assist you.
How early should you join a Zoom meeting?
Make sure you arrive on time. You should try to arrive 5 minutes early for the meeting, using the method of your choice, if possible. The best tip is to connect the video. A more personal approach to the meeting can be achieved by doing this.
Do you have to download Zoom?
Zoom meetings do not require you to install any additional software in order to participate in them, or even to host them. All of this can be done using a web browser. The host will have shared the meeting invitation URL with you via email or text, so you can click on it. Your preferred web browser will open a new tab in a new window.

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All images and contents credit goes to help.support.zoom.us.com

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