What is Zoom Video Conferencing?
With Zoom, users can connect with each other and share video, audio, phone calls, and chat sessions via a unified communications platform. It is necessary to have an internet connection as well as a device that is compatible with Zoom in order to use it. New users usually want to start by registering for a Zoom account and downloading the Zoom Client for Meetings as the first step. Those who are interested in the Zoom platform can browse through its wide selection of solutions to determine which one fits their needs best and then choose from that list.
What do I need for Zoom?
In order for new Zoom users to get the most out of Zoom, it is important to review the system requirements.
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You will need to review the Zoom app requirements for desktops and laptops in order to use it
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The Zoom mobile app must meet the following requirements before it can be used on a mobile device
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The Zoom web client (browser app) has certain requirements that need to be reviewed
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It is recommended that you review the Zoom Room and workstation requirements
How to use Zoom for beginners
Join a Zoom meeting
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The meeting invitation will be provided to you in your inbox or in your calendar when you open your email.
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Click on the Zoom meeting link when you have found it and join the meeting. It is likely that most invitations will have a link that says “Join Zoom Meeting” at the top of the invitation.
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In the event that Zoom is prompted for opening, click Allow.
Review the other methods of joining a meeting.
Start a Zoom meeting
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You can reach the Zoom web portal by logging in and clicking on the Meetings tab.
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Once you have located your scheduled meeting, hover your cursor over it and click Start.
Note: You can schedule a meeting if you don’t have any scheduled meetings on the calendar at the moment. On the next page, you will need to fill out the required information and click Save. Once you have selected the meeting entry, hover your mouse over it and click the Start button. -
A Zoom meeting will automatically be launched once the Zoom application is launched.
Take a look at the other ways in which you can start a meeting.
Zoom user guides
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Getting started guide for new users
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Getting started with Zoom Rooms
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Getting started with Zoom for Home
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Getting started with Zoom Phone (admin)
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Getting started with Zoom Phone (users)
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Frequently asked questions
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