How to Download Zoom Instead of Joining From Your Browser

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Using the Zoom desktop application provides a more reliable meeting experience and gives you access to all Zoom features. Follow the steps below to install Zoom and join meetings through the app instead of your web browser.

Step 1: Download Zoom

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Go to Zoom’s Download Center:
  3. Locate Zoom Workplace.
  4. Click Download for your computer.

Step 2: Install Zoom

For Windows Users

  1. Open the downloaded file named ZoomInstaller.exe.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

For Mac Users

  1. Open the downloaded file named zoomusInstallerFull.pkg.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 3: Join Your Meeting Using the Zoom App

  1. After Zoom is installed, click your meeting link again.
  2. Your browser will display a prompt asking if you want to open Zoom.
  3. Click:
    • Open Zoom Meetings (Windows)
    • Open zoom.us (Mac)

⚠️ Do not click “Join From Browser.”

 

Optional: Make Zoom Open Automatically

To avoid seeing the prompt every time:

  1. Check the box labeled:
    • Always Open These Types of Links in the Associated App
  2. Click Open Zoom Meetings.

Zoom will automatically launch future meeting links using the desktop application.

 

Key Tips

  • Install Zoom before your meeting starts.
  • Use the Zoom desktop app whenever possible for the best experience.
  • If Zoom does not open automatically, restart your browser and click the meeting link again.