How to Sign out of the Zoom client to switch accounts
Zoom provides the flexibility to sign out and sign back in with a different account, which is particularly useful for users managing multiple accounts. Here’s a simple walkthrough on how to do this, along with the prerequisites:
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Signing Out and Signing In with a Different Account:
- Manual Sign Out: You can sign out manually from your current Zoom account.
- Sign In with Another Account: After signing out, you can easily sign back in using the credentials of a different Zoom account.
Switching Between Multiple Accounts:
- Multiple Account Management: For users juggling multiple accounts, Zoom allows the addition of up to 5 accounts. This feature enables you to swiftly switch between these accounts without needing to sign out and sign back in each time.
Prerequisites for Zoom Account Switching:
- Zoom Desktop Client: Ensure you have the global minimum version or higher of the Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Zoom Mobile App: For mobile users, the Zoom app should be of the global minimum version or higher on Android or iOS devices.
By adhering to these steps and prerequisites, you can efficiently manage multiple Zoom accounts, making it easier to handle various roles or organizations within the same Zoom application.
How to sign out and switch to a different Zoom Client account
Steps to Sign Out and Switch Accounts in Zoom
Whether you’re using a desktop client or the web portal, Zoom allows you to easily sign out and switch to a different account. Below are the steps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web.
For Windows, macOS, and Linux:
- Accessing Account: First, sign in to the Zoom desktop client.
- Profile Picture: Click on your profile picture located in the top-right corner.
- Signing Out: Choose ‘Sign Out’ from the dropdown menu.
- Signing In to Another Account: Sign in to your desired account using your corporate email, the email you used when signing up for Zoom, or alternative methods like SSO, Google, Apple, or Facebook.
- Note on Google Accounts: If you’re logged into multiple Google accounts, you will have the option to select the specific account for signing in to Zoom.
For Android and iOS:
- The process is similar; sign in to the Zoom app, tap your profile picture, and select ‘Sign Out’. Then, log in with the alternate account details.
For Web:
- Web Portal Access: Go to the Zoom web portal.
- Profile Options: Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Web Sign Out: Select ‘SIGN OUT’ to log off from the current account.
These steps ensure a seamless transition between different Zoom accounts, catering to users who need to manage multiple accounts for various purposes.