You can easily convert or elevate a phone call using Zoom Phone from a phone call into a Zoom meeting by using the Zoom Phone app. There is no limitation to the other user being on a desktop program, a Zoom mobile app, an external phone service, etc.

Prerequisites for elevating or inviting a call to a Zoom meeting

• If you use Windows, macOS, or Linux, then Zoom desktop client version 5.2.0 or higher is required
• As well as the Zoom mobile app for Android or iOS, version 5.2.0 or higher
• With the Zoom Phone licence
• For the desktop client or mobile application to raise a call using the meeting URL, version 5.2.0 or later is required
• End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is turned off during meetings
• Using the policy setting setup by your administrator, you can raise a call to a meeting

A call can be elevated to a meeting by elevating it to an instant meeting

1. Access Zoom on your desktop or mobile device by signing in to your Zoom account.
2. When you use Zoom Phone, you can make and receive phone calls.
3. When you use Zoom Phone, you can click on or tap Meet to start the call.
   
   Note :

   • The other call participant will bypass the waiting room if the waiting room is enabled for everyone and there is a bypass option enabled.
   • Merge the two calls if you received a call from a caller while on the current call, and then elevate it to a Zoom meeting. In the absence of merging, you will only be able to start the meeting from the active call. 

What happens to the other participant when you elevate a call to an instant meeting

In the following scenario, the scenario will vary depending on whether or not the other participant is using Zoom Phone (desktop client, mobile app) or a local telephone line.

• Zoom Phone (desktop client or mobile app):
• By accepting the invitation, the other caller will be able to join the meeting. Should the other caller refuse, the call will be ended.
• Zoom Phone (provisioned desk phone):
• Once the other party joins the meeting with the audio from the phone, the meeting will begin automatically.
• External phone service:
• When the other party joins the meeting, the meeting will begin automatically.
• Three-way call:
• Three-way calls are still subject to the above points.

How to invite a call to a meeting by using the meeting URL

By entering the URL of the meeting, you can also call into an existing scheduled or instant meeting.

1. Open the Zoom mobile app or desktop client.
2. Use Zoom Phone to place or receive calls.
3. When in a call, click More.
4. To join a meeting, click or tap the Invite button.
5. The meeting ID will appear.
6. Tap Invite.
   Note:
7. For the original call participant, you will need to enter the waiting room password or a passcode to join the scheduled meeting if waiting room or passcode are enabled for the meeting.

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FAQ

How do you politely invite someone to a Zoom meeting?

Make an appointment for a meeting. The Meetings tab can be found by clicking on it. Choose the meeting you wish to invite others to, then select the Copy Invitation button again to send a copy of the invitation. It will be copied and you should be able to paste that information into an email or elsewhere that you wish to send the meeting invitation to.

Can you add a phone call to a Zoom meeting?

You can switch to Phone Audio by clicking on the up arrow next to Audio Settings. In the Phone Calls tab, click the Make a Call button. If you are subscribed to the call out feature of Zoom, you will be able to join the meeting by having Zoom dial your phone number whenever the meeting is on

Why does my Zoom meeting not allow phone dial in?

Ensure that you have selected both computer audio and telephone audio in the Zoom meeting in question in your Zoom Portal so that you can participate in the meeting. It is also important for the meeting hosts to make sure they are licensed users rather than Basic users. The Accept as Solution button below needs to be clicked if this has answered your question, so that others in the Community may also be able to benefit from this.

How do you activate a Zoom call?

To access your Zoom web portal, you will need to sign in. You can access meetings by clicking on the Meetings tab. The first step is to click the Start button next to the meeting you want to start under Upcoming. It should be possible to start the meeting automatically by launching the Zoom client.

Can you call into a Zoom meeting without the app?

In Zoom, enter the meeting ID as well as the passcode to access the meeting

In your web browser, go to zoom.us/join. Please enter the meeting ID that has been provided by the meeting host or organizer. After clicking Join, you will be taken to the joining page. It will prompt you with a pop-up window asking you whether you want to open the application or download it.