Guide

How to Use Zoom

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to use Zoom for setting up and ending a meeting, starting from signing in to ending the session for all participants.

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  1. Download & Install Zoom

    • Go to zoom.us/download

    • Download the Zoom Client for Meetings and install it

  2. Sign In or Sign Up

    • Open the app

    • Sign in with your Zoom account or create a new one (you can also join meetings without signing in)

  3. Join a Meeting

    • Click “Join”

    • Enter the Meeting ID or paste the invite link

    • Add your name and choose if you want video/audio on

  4. Start a Meeting

    • Click “New Meeting” to instantly start one

    • You’ll become the host

  5. Invite Others

    • In the meeting, click “Participants” > “Invite”

    • Share the meeting link, ID, or send email invites

  6. Use Basic Features

    • Mute/Unmute, Start/Stop Video, Chat, Share Screen, Record, Reactions, etc.

  7. Schedule a Meeting

    • Click “Schedule” to set a meeting for later

    • Choose date, time, and other settings

    • Send invite to participants

  8. Leave or End Meeting

    • Click “Leave” if you're a participant

    • Hosts can click “End” > “End Meeting for All”