How to Use Zoom Without Downloading the App

Are you tired of having to download another app just to join a call or start a meeting? While Zoom's app is user-friendly and offers many features, you can actually use Zoom without downloading it. However, be prepared for a few extra steps.

Once you've launched or joined a call, a pop-up box will prompt you to download the Zoom app. If you're avoiding the app, you'll need to sign up and sign in to Zoom via the website. Unfortunately, Zoom won't let you dodge both options completely. But don't worry, there's a way to start and join Zoom calls without downloading anything – just be prepared to sign up for an account.

For those who only want to participate in a call, this applies equally. You can either avoid downloading the app and sign up to join a call, or avoid signing up and download the app to join calls. It's annoying, but that's how it is.

To access a call without the app, you'll need to punch in your meeting ID on the Zoom website or app to join via the 'Join Meeting' section. If you're joining a live call, the ID will appear at the top of your video – ask the host to ping it over to you. For scheduled meetings, find the unique meeting ID in your Zoom calendar.

If you're hosting a meeting rather than joining one, you'll need to grab the details from the host. To schedule a future meeting, click on the 'New Meeting' button on the app's starting page.

While it is possible to use Zoom without downloading the app, we recommend installing it to save yourself a lot of hassle. You can't start a meeting without it, but your co-workers don't need accounts to join you (more on that below).

To get started, set up a Zoom account by creating one here. We've put together an easy-to-follow guide below, along with some extra tricks and tips at the end.

Even the free plan allows you to cram in 100 people on a call, making it a useful tool for both lecturers and people with big families. The software is reliable and requires virtually no tech-savvy to operate. Despite a few security wobbles, Zoom remains a firm favorite among those looking to video chat with friends, family, and colleagues.

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