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# How to Create a Zoom Meeting

Follow these step-by-step instructions to easily create a Zoom meeting. This guide will walk you through the essential steps from start to finish, ensuring you can set up a Zoom meeting without any hassle.

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1. **Open Zoom App or Website** – Sign in to your **Zoom Desktop App** or go to [zoom.us](https://zoom.us/) in your browser.
2. **Click on “New Meeting”** – On the home screen, click the **“New Meeting”** button to instantly start a meeting.
3. **Set Up Meeting Preferences** –
   
      - **Enable/Disable Video** (for host and participants)
      - Choose whether to **enable audio** via Computer or Phone.
4. **Invite Participants** –
   
      - Once the meeting starts, click **“Participants”** in the meeting controls → Click **“Invite”**.
      - Share the meeting link with others via email, chat, or copy-paste.
5. **Use Personal Meeting ID (PMI) (Optional)** – For recurring or personal meetings, use your **PMI** link. Find it under **Profile > Personal Meeting ID**.
6. **Send Invitation** – Use the **“Copy Invitation”** button to copy the meeting details (including link, passcode, etc.) and send to attendees.
7. **Start the Meeting** – Once you’ve shared the details, click **“Start Video”** to begin your meeting.
8. **Done** – Your Zoom meeting is created and live. Participants can join via the link or your Personal Meeting ID.