Guide

How to Share Audio on Zoom

This guide will walk you through the steps to share audio during a Zoom meeting. Follow each step carefully to ensure you can share audio seamlessly.

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  1. Start or Join a Zoom Meeting – Open the Zoom app and enter your meeting.

  2. Click on “Share Screen” – Tap the green “Share Screen” button on the bottom toolbar.

  3. Select What You Want to Share – Choose:

    • Your entire screen, or

    • A specific window or tab

  4. Enable “Share Sound” Option

    • At the bottom-left of the screen share window, check the box that says “Share sound”

    • On Mac, you might need to give permission first in System Preferences

  5. Choose “Optimize for Video Clip” (Optional) – If you're sharing a video, also tick “Optimize for video clip” for smoother playback.

  6. Click the “Share” Button – Once everything is selected, hit the blue “Share” button.

  7. Audio Will Now Play for Everyone – Any sound from your system (music, video, etc.) will now be heard by all participants.

  8. Done – To stop sharing audio, click “Stop Share” on the top toolbar.