
Prerequisites for joining a virtual meeting
Join a Zoom meeting without downloading the app. How to join a meeting with the Zoom web client. How to join a Zoom meeting through other methods. How to join a Zoom meeting on a web browser. How to join a Zoom meeting on the mobile app. How to join a Zoom meeting on the desktop client. Then, it will show the leave and join option. Once you select the open link option, it will open on a browser where you need to click Launch Meeting. The iOS device shows an open link or copy link option. If the join link is in the in-meeting/in-webinar chat, the desktop and android device shows the leave and join options. If you are already in an existing meeting and click a join link, it will prompt you to leave and join the other meeting. You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with using Zoom, or join a meeting without an account. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link. If you’ve joined the meeting before the host, you might be shown a holding screen until they join and start the meeting.Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download Zoom from the Download Center. Assuming you’re joining a UK call with a UK phone number, you will be charged your normal call rate with no extra fees. Calling into a meeting is simple: just dial the number you were given and enter the Meeting ID when prompted.
If you can join by dialling in, the organiser will have sent you the Meeting ID and number to call when they invited you.
Dialling in with mobile should be saved as a last resort, especially as some meetings may not support it.
This makes it a better experience for everyone and will allow you to view any resources being shared in the call, such as a presentation. It’s always best to try and join a meeting online using the Zoom app on your computer or smartphone/tablet if possible. You can’t join in browser on tablets or smartphones. If you haven’t downloaded the app you'll be automatically taken to a webpage asking you to download it. When asked what you’d like to open the link with select "Zoom".