How do I set up Zoom on my laptop?

How to Set Up a Zoom Meeting on a Desktop Computer
  1. Open the Zoom app and click Sign In.
  2. Then enter your email address and password and click Sign In.
  3. Next, click the New Meeting icon. ...
  4. Then click Join with Computer Audio or Test Speaker and Microphone. ...
  5. Then click Participants at the bottom of the window.
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How do I do Zoom on my laptop?

Open your computer's internet browser and navigate to the Zoom website at Zoom.us.
  1. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Download" in the web page's footer. ...
  2. On the Download Center page, click "Download" under the "Zoom Client for Meetings" section. ...
  3. The Zoom app will then begin downloading.
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Do I need to install Zoom on my laptop?

You don't actually need to install anything to use Zoom on a desktop or laptop. All you need is a web browser. When you get the invitation to join a Zoom meeting, click on the meeting URL.
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How do I set up Zoom?

  1. Download the iOS or Android app. ...
  2. You'll next be asked to confirm your age.
  3. Once you've done that, on the next screen, you'll be asked to enter your email address, and your first and last name. ...
  4. Tap the “Activate Account” button in the email you receive, or copy and paste the activation URL into your mobile browser.
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How do you set Zoom for the first time?

How to schedule your first meeting
  1. Sign in to your Zoom web portal.
  2. Click Meetings.
  3. Click Schedule a Meeting.
  4. Choose the date and time for your meeting.
  5. (Optional) Select any other settings you would like to use.
  6. Click Save.
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How To Use Zoom (How To Set Up Zoom Beginners Guide)



Is Zoom for free?

Zoom is available free of charge to anyone and the basic free version offers all the facilities most people will need. However, as with anything, you get what you pay for.
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Why can't I download Zoom app on my laptop?

The Windows 10 Creators Update allows you to prevent apps from being installed or run, depending on whether they were downloaded from the Windows Store or elsewhere. Zoom is not currently included in the Windows Store, so if you have this setting turned on, you will need to allow Zoom to install.
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How do I get Zoom on my laptop Windows 10?

On a computer, use your internet browser to visit the website www.zoom.us Click on the Download button under Zoom Client for Meetings. Click Run if/when your computer asks for permission to download Zoom. by selecting Continue if/when given the option.
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How do I download and install Zoom on Windows 10?

How to install Zoom on Windows 10
  1. Open Zoom support website.
  2. Save the installer on your device. Zoom installer download. ...
  3. Double-click the ZoomInsatller.exe file to launch the setup. Zoom app on Windows 10.
  4. Sign in with your Zoom account. Or use the Join a meeting button to get into a meeting.
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How do I join a Zoom meeting on my laptop without an app?

Enter the meeting ID and passcode in Zoom
  1. In your web browser, go to zoom.us/join.
  2. Enter the meeting ID provided by the host/organizer.
  3. Click Join. ...
  4. Do one of the following: ...
  5. If prompted, allow Zoom to use your microphone and camera.
  6. Enter a display name, then click Join.
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What do I need for Zoom on my computer?

To use Zoom on a laptop or computer you will need:
  1. A computer or laptop which has speakers, a microphone and a video camera. ...
  2. If your computer doesn't have speakers or a microphone, you might try hands-free headphones which have an integrated microphone. ...
  3. A reliable internet connection and preferably a quiet room.
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How do I get a free Zoom account?

From your web browser, go to Zoom.us. Then click Sign Up, It's Free in the top right corner. You will be asked to provide your date of birth. Click the drop-down menus labeled “Month,” “Day,” and “Year,” and select the information relevant to you.
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Is there a free Zoom app for Windows 10?

You can use Zoom on Windows 10 PCs through the official Zoom Meetings client app. The Zoom app is available as a free download here. After installing the Zoom app, launch the app and, click Join a Meeting to join a meeting without signing in. If you want to log in and start or schedule your own meeting, click Sign In.
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Why can't I join a Zoom meeting on my laptop?

If you're unable to join a meeting, check these items: If you're on a desktop or mobile device, be sure you've installed the Zoom client and that it's up to date; see What version of Zoom am I running?
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Which Zoom app do I need?

Zoom Apps require the Zoom desktop client for Windows and MacOS. Zoom Apps are not supported on mobile devices at this time.
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How long does it take to install Zoom?

Install Zoom on a Windows Computer

From the computer or device you will be using for a Zoom meeting, open a new web browser of your choice. On a reliable internet connection the download should take no longer than 1 minute.
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What happens if you go over 40 minutes on Zoom?

A Zoom Basic license only allows group meetings up to 40 minutes, but a typical course session lasts longer than that! How can instructors use Zoom to teach with that limit? The answer is simple: After meeting times out, users may restart the meeting after waiting 1 minute by just clicking on the same meeting link.
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How much does Zoom cost after 40 minutes?

Zoom costs nothing for individual users hosting 40 minute meetings with less than 100 people, but starts from $10/month/user for a phone plan and $14.99/month for video calling.
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Which is better Skype or Zoom?

Bottom Line. Zoom offers far more robust business features than Skype and is the hands-down winner in the Zoom vs. Skype showdown. With Zoom, you can hold meetings with up to 1,000 people, while Skype limits you to 100 participants.
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Is Zoom easy to use?

Zoom is probably such a popular video conferencing software option because it's so easy to use: Once you're set up, you only need a few clicks to start talking to your colleagues.
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Does it cost to have a Zoom account?

Zoom is free as long as you keep calls to under 40 minutes and fewer than 100 participants. Or, you can upgrade to an entry-level $14.99 monthly plan which lets you host up to 100 people for up to 24 hours. Additional people, rooms and cloud recording options cost more.
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How much free time do you get on Zoom?

Zoom offers a full-featured Basic Plan for free with unlimited meetings. Try Zoom for as long as you like - there is no trial period. Pro plans allow for unlimited meetings lasting up to 24 hours maximum. Your Basic plan has a 40 minutes time limit per meeting.
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How do I know if my computer has a camera for Zoom?

Testing your video before a meeting
  1. Sign in to the Zoom client.
  2. Click your profile picture, then click Settings.
  3. Click the Video tab.
  4. You will see a preview video from the camera that is currently selected; you can choose a different camera if another one is available.
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Do you have to have a camera on your computer to use Zoom?

While you are not required to have a webcam to join a Zoom Meeting or Webinar, you will not be able to transmit video of yourself. You will continue to be able to listen and speak during the meeting, share your screen, and view the webcam video of other participants.
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