How to Start a Zoom Meeting

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to start a Zoom meeting, from launching the application to creating a new meeting.

  1. Open Zoom App or Website – Launch the Zoom desktop app or go to zoom.us and log in with your account.

  2. Click on “New Meeting” – On the home screen, click the orange “New Meeting” button to instantly start a meeting as the host.

  3. Enable Video or Audio (Optional) – Choose to start with or without video and make sure your microphone is working.

  4. Invite Participants – Once the meeting starts, click “Participants” → “Invite”, and send invites via email, Zoom contacts, or by copying the meeting link.

  5. Adjust Audio & Video Settings – Use the controls in the bottom-left corner to mute/unmute yourself or start/stop video.

  6. Use Meeting Tools – Access tools like screen share, chat, reactions, breakout rooms, etc. from the toolbar.

  7. Lock or Secure the Meeting (Optional) – For privacy, click Security and enable features like waiting room, lock meeting, or restrict sharing.

  8. End the Meeting – When done, click “End” → “End Meeting for All” to close the session.

Ready to transform how you create content?

Ready to transform how you create content?

Ready to transform how you create content?

Similar Learn Articles

Similar Learn Articles

Similar Learn Articles