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title: "How to Start a Zoom Meet"
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# 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.

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1. **Open Zoom App or Website** – Launch the **Zoom desktop app** or go to [zoom.us](https://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.