Zoom has created a Zoom for Chrome PWA (Progressive Web App) that is intended to replace the ChromeOS Zoom app, in view of the fact that support for Chrome OS apps is being phased out across all operating systems by June 2022. For a smooth transition between the ChromeOS and Zoom for Chrome apps, administrators are strongly encouraged to migrate users from the ChromeOS to the PWA-based app.
It is possible to configure Zoom for Chrome OS using the Google Admin console, if you are an administrator who is responsible for managing Chrome OS devices. Depending on the policy that you create, you may have access to certain features.
Prerequisites
- This article will show you how to access the Google Admin Console
Supported policies
To create a JSON file, you will need a text editor. Parameters like those listed below can be entered. If no parameter is specified, a default value will be taken into account.
| Parameter | Value Type | Default | Description |
| BlockUntrustedSSLCert | Boolean (true or false) |
False | Specify if the app will stop for an invalid certificate. If false then user will be prompted to trust the certificate or not. |
| DisableGoogleLogin | Boolean (true or false) |
False | Specify if signing in with Google is disabled. |
| DisableFacebookLogin | Boolean (true or false) |
False | Specify if signing in with Facebook is disabled. |
| DisableLoginWithSSO | Boolean (true or false) |
False | Specify if signing in with SSO is disabled. |
| DisableLoginWithEmail | Boolean (true or false) |
False | Specify if signing in with email is disabled. |
| SetSSOURL | String | (empty) |
Predefine the vanity URL used to log in using SSO. Example: Enter “success” to set the SSO URL as https://success.zoom.us |
| ForceLoginWithSSO | Boolean (true or false) |
False | Specify if SSO is the default login method. If set to True, users can still switch to other login methods. This item will not apply if DisableLoginWithSSO is set to True. |
| GoogleLoginRenameDisabled | Boolean (true or false) |
False | Prevent users from renaming before joining a meeting if signed in via Google |
| SSOLoginRenameDisabled | Boolean (true or false) |
False | Prevent users from renaming before joining a meeting if signed in via SSO |
| SetAccountIDsRestrictedToJoin | String | (empty) | Set account IDs* that the client is restricted to join meetings hosted by specific Account ID numbers |
| BandwidthLimitUp | String | (empty) | Set a bandwidth restriction (in Kbps) to uplink traffic from the Zoom client |
| BandwidthLimitDown | String | (empty) | Set a bandwidth restriction (in Kbps) to downlink traffic from the Zoom client |
*Note: To obtain your account ID, please ask your account owner or admin to contact Support.
Sample JSON
An example configuration is shown below showing how Google login can be disabled and a specific account can be used as the login:
{
"DisableGoogleLogin": {
"Value": true
},
"SetAccountIDsRestrictedToJoin": {
"Value": "ABCDEFG"
}
}
Configuring Zoom on Chrome OS
- You will need to sign into the Google admin console.
- Select Chrome under Devices on the Home page.
- Select apps & extensions.
- You will then be able to upload the JSON file you created under Configuration File.
- Simply click the Save button.
- Then, using the Chrome browser, go to the browser of your Chrome OS device and enter the URL chrome://policy in order to verify whether or not the policy was successfully applied.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Zoom app for Chrome OS?
Why is Zoom not compatible with my Chromebook?
How do I make my Chromebook Zoom compatible?
Where are Zoom settings on Chromebook?
- It is possible to enlarge the page by using the Ctrl and + keys.
- By pressing Ctrl and -, you can reduce the size of the page.
- By pressing Ctrl + 0 you will be able to reset the zoom.
Can I use Zoom without the app?
Join a meeting or webinar
From their web browsers, users are able to attend Zoom meetings or webinars without having to download any software. In your email or calendar invitation, you will find a link that will take you to the meeting invitation. Join the meeting by clicking the join link at the bottom of the page. The Zoom desktop client should not be opened or installed if a pop-up window appears requesting that you do so.
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