Starting a Zoom meeting without installing and Downloading Zoom is a straightforward process that begins with setting up your Zoom account and optionally downloading the Zoom app for a smoother experience. Follow these steps to get started:

1. How to Establish a Zoom Account

• Create an Account: To begin, you need to establish a Zoom account. You can sign up for free on the Zoom website. This account is essential for hosting meetings, though your coworkers do not need accounts to join the meetings.

2. How to Download the Zoom App (Optional but Recommended)

• Install the App: While it’s possible to use Zoom through a web browser, downloading the Zoom app on your phone or laptop can save you a lot of hassle and provide a better user experience. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices, as well as for Windows and Mac computers.

3. How to Initiate a Zoom Meeting

• Open the App: Once you have the app installed, open it on your device.
• Select ‘New Meeting’: On the home screen of the application, click the ‘New Meeting’ button to start an immediate call.
• Schedule a Meeting: If you want to plan a meeting for a future date, click the ‘Schedule Meeting’ button on the initial screen. This will allow you to set the date, time, and other details for your upcoming gathering.

Additional Tips

• Invite Participants: After starting or scheduling a meeting, you can invite participants by sharing the meeting link or ID. This can be done through email, messaging apps, or directly within the Zoom app.
• Meeting Controls: Familiarize yourself with the in-meeting controls such as muting/unmuting, sharing your screen, and managing participants for a smoother meeting experience.

How to Join a Zoom Meeting without an Account

If you do not have a Zoom account, you are still able to join a Zoom conference at any time and from any device you choose. Please click on the links provided below to see the procedures for signing up without an account if you do not already have one.

1. Join a Zoom meeting from a Meeting Invite
2. Join a Zoom meeting from a Browser
3. Join Zoom Meeting from the Zoom Client
4. Join Zoom Meeting from a Mobile Device

How to Join a Zoom meeting from a Meeting Invite

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to join a Zoom meeting using a web browser:

1. Locate the meeting invite: Find the Zoom meeting link in your email or calendar invitation.
2. Click the join link: Click on the “Join” link provided in the invitation to open your web browser.
3. Cancel app download: When prompted to open or download the Zoom application, click “Cancel” in the pop-up window.
4. Join from browser: Look for the “Join from your browser” option at the bottom of the page and click it.
5. Allow permissions: Click “Allow” when your browser asks for permission to access your microphone and camera.
6. Enter your name: Type in the name you want to display during the meeting.
7. (Optional) Remember name: Check the box that says “Remember my name for future meetings” if desired.
8. Join the meeting: Click the final “Join” button to enter the Zoom meeting.

This method allows you to participate in a Zoom meeting without downloading the app, using only your web browser. It’s a quick and convenient option, especially for first-time or occasional Zoom users.

If you’re ready to begin, select the Join option.

Follow this to enter the conference. If there is a waiting room, you will be notified that you have arrived and someone in the meeting will be able to let you in.

How to Join a Zoom meeting from a Browser (you will need the meeting ID and passcode)

1. In your web browser, go to zoom.us/join.
   1. Enter the meeting ID provided by the host/organizer.
   2. Click Join.
2. A pop-up window will prompt you to open or download the application. Click Cancel in the pop-up window, then click the Join from Your Browser link.
   Note: You are not required to download Zoom before joining, but you will have access to limited functionality if you join from your browser.

Zoom may request permission to access your camera and microphone.
Create a username and then click the Join button.
Choose the option to “Remember my name for future meetings” (which is optional).
If a meeting password is required, enter it and then click Join again.
In this meeting, you will be a visitor.

How to Join Zoom Meeting from the Zoom Client (installed on your PC)

Start up the desktop version of Zoom.
You can join a Zoom Cloud meeting by clicking the Join a Meeting button. Do not select Sign In because you do not currently have an account.

Fill out the “Join Meeting” form with your details.

• Put in the Meeting ID that was provided to you in the Meeting invitation.
• Put in your Username here.
• Make sure “Remember my name for future meetings” is checked.
• Click Join

• You’ll find the usual tools for navigating the meeting down the window’s sidebar.

How to Join Zoom Meeting from a Mobile Device

Launch the Zoom mobile application.
This screen will appear and ask you to do something.
Just select the option to join the meeting.
The meeting ID and your name will be required on the following screen. After you have done so, click the Join button.

The secret code is required and will be requested. The secret code is printed on the invitation to the meeting. To proceed, please enter the password.
Three additional pop-up windows will appear.

• If you’re using the Zoom app for audio, you can connect over WiFi or cellular data.
• If prompted to grant Zoom access to your phone’s microphone, select OK.
• If you want to get notifications from Zoom on your mobile device, tap Allow.

You have now joined the meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join a Zoom meeting without the app?

Enter the meeting ID and passcode in Zoom

1. Go to the website zoom.us/join by using your web browser.
2. You will need to enter the meeting ID that was provided to you by the host.
3. Once you have done that, click the Join button. …
4. You can choose one of the following: …
5. Zoom can use your microphone and camera if you allow it to do so.
6. When you click Join, you will be asked to enter a display name.

Can we join Zoom without installing?

For those who cannot install Zoom, they can participate in meetings and webinars using the Zoom web client, which can be accessed using their desktop web browser. However, this client is limited in its functionality. After the user clicks on the link to join the meeting, the Join from your browser link will be displayed.

How do I open Zoom without downloading?

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Chrome icon.
2. Click on join.zoom.us to get started.
3. You will need your meeting ID which has been provided by the host or organizer.
4. You will need to click “Join”.
5. You will need to click Open Zoom Meetings on a PC or Open Zoom.us on a Mac. Whenever you want to launch Zoom from a browser, you need to click on this option every time.

How do you Zoom in on browser?

You can also use the keyboard shortcuts to zoom in or out:

1. Make everything larger: Windows and Linux: Press Ctrl and +. Mac: Press ⌘ and +. …
2. Make everything smaller: Windows and Linux: Press Ctrl and -. Mac: Press ⌘ and -. …
3. Use full-screen mode: Windows and Linux: Press F11. Mac: Press ⌘ + Ctrl + f.

Can I use Zoom without the app on my phone?

Thus, if you’d like to avoid using the app, you’ll need to go to Zoom’s website and sign up and sign in. Having done that, you should be able to go to the Zoom homepage and click ‘Host a Meeting’ or ‘Join a Meeting’ as described above.

Can I use Zoom in mobile browser?

You can use Zoom in mobile browser. The only thing you need to do is hide the *div> that contains that information. I just wanted to point out that you should not be relying on Zoom Web SDK for your mobile users. As a result of spending lots of time on the topic, I now have changed my mind to develop my own Android and iOS app just because the Web SDK does not support iOS mobile devices.

Which browser is best for Zoom?

Best Browsers For Zoom Meetings

• I recommend Firefox. As the most popular browser, Mozilla Firefox can be used on any device and on any operating system, as it is flexible and provides good privacy protection. …
• Google Chrome. …
• Safari. …
• Microsoft Edge. …
• Opera. …
• Vivaldi. …
• Brave Browser. …
• Tor Browser.