The Zoom web client basically allows joining a Zoom meeting or webinar in a web browser without downloading any plugins or software. The Zoom client can also help users who are limited in what they can install or download, allowing them to use their web browser and join Zoom meetings without downloading the application.
FAQs
The Zoom desktop client, mobile app, and web client are not the same as the Zoom web portal. They have different features than the Zoom web portal.
The Zoom web portal is mainly used for changing your profile, meeting settings, and Zoom Phone settings. You can also use the web portal to schedule, view, and edit meetings.
No, you don’t need to install a Zoom client. You can join meetings without installing software by using your web browser.
Here is how to join a Zoom meeting on the desktop client
1. Open the Zoom desktop client.
2. Join a meeting using one of these methods: If you want to join a meeting without signing in, click Join a Meeting.
3. Enter the meeting ID and your display name.
4. Select if you would like to connect audio and/or video.
5. Click Join.
To determine if you have the Zoom client, open your Applications folder and look for the Zoom application. If you do not see the Zoom application, then you do not have the Zoom client.
You can find the Zoom Client by accessing the Download Center. Under Zoom Client for Meetings, click the Download button.
To download Zoom Client:
1. Firstly, on your internet browser, enter https://zoom.us/.
2. At the top-right of the page, click RESOURCES then click Download Zoom Client.
3. Under Zoom Client for Meetings, click the Download button.
4. Complete the installation process.
5. Double-click the Zoom desktop icon to begin using Zoom.
To find out what version of Zoom you have, open Zoom and click on the Help menu. Select “About Zoom” and the version number will be displayed.
Click the Windows icon in the taskbar. In your apps list, scroll until you get to the Zoom folder. Click on the Zoom folder. Double click on Start Zoom, to launch the application.
To open Zoom client desktop, first, visit zoom.us and click on the “Launch Zoom” button. This will open the Zoom client in your browser. If you would like to open Zoom client desktop instead, visit zoom.us/download and download the Zoom client for your operating system. Then open the Zoom client and enter your Zoom account information.
Zoom often provides new versions of the Zoom desktop client and mobile app to release new features and fix bugs. So when you get messages for an upgrade, we advise upgrading to the latest version when it is available to receive the best video and audio experience
See also How To Change Zoom Password.
