Downloading the Zoom desktop client and mobile app


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You can download the Zoom desktop client for macOS, Windows, Linux, and Chrome Zoom Web App, as well as the Zoom mobile app for iOS and Android, from the Download Center. Additionally, you can download installers for the Zoom application and various plugins. Zoom will begin to download automatically when you start or join your first Zoom meeting.

If you're new to the Zoom platform, take a look at our getting started guide for the next steps on how to use Zoom after you have installed the Zoom application.

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How to download the Zoom desktop client

To download the Zoom desktop client:

  1. In your internet browser, enter https://zoom.us/.
  2. At the top-right of the page, click RESOURCES then click Download Zoom Client.
    You can also directly access the Download Center.
  3. Under Zoom Client for Meetings, click the Download button.
    At the bottom left of your screen, the Zoom installer (ZoomInstaller.exe for Windows, zoomusInstallerFull.pkg for macOS, or the 32-bit/64bit Linux installer) will automatically start downloading the Zoom desktop client. If downloading doesn’t start, double-click the Zoom installer to begin the desktop client install.
    Note: After the Zoom desktop client installation is complete, a Zoom icon will appear on your desktop.
  4. Complete the installation process.
    For more information on Linux or macOS installation, please visit the Support articles on installing the Zoom application on Linux or macOS.
  5. Double-click the Zoom desktop icon to begin using Zoom.

How to download the Zoom mobile app

To download the Zoom mobile app for iOS:

  1. Tap the App Store icon.
  2. At the bottom right of your screen, tap Search.
  3. Enter “Zoom” in the search box.
  4. Once your search results appear, tap Zoom - One Platform to Connect.
  5. TapGET.
    Zoom will start to download on your iOS device.
    Note: When the Zoom mobile app finishes the installation, the Zoom app icon will appear on your Home screen.
  6. After you finish downloading the Zoom mobile app, you can access and begin using Zoom by the following methods:
    • If you stayed on Zoom’s App Store page, tap OPEN.
    • If you exited the App Store, tap the Zoom mobile app icon on your Home screen.

If you're new to the Zoom iOS app, take a look at our getting started guide for the next steps on how to use the Zoom iOS app after you have downloaded it.

To download the Zoom mobile app for Android:

  1. Tap the Google Play icon.
  2. At the bottom of your screen, tap Apps.
  3. At the top right of your screen, tap the Search icon.
  4. Enter “Zoom” in the search box.
  5. Once your search results appear, tap Zoom - One Platform to Connect.
  6. Tap the Install button.
  7. Tap Accept to confirm the installation.
    Zoom will start to download on your Android device.
    Note: When the Zoom mobile app finishes the installation, the Zoom app icon will appear on your Home screen.
  8. After you finish downloading the Zoom mobile app, you can access and begin using Zoom by the following methods:
    • If you stayed on Zoom’s Google Play page, tap Open.
    • If you exited Google Play, tap the Zoom mobile app icon on your Home screen.

If you're new to the Zoom Android app, take a look at our getting started guide for the next steps on how to use the Zoom Android app after you have downloaded it.