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.
Download & Install Zoom –
Go to zoom.us/download
Download the Zoom Client for Meetings and install it
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)
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
Start a Meeting –
Click “New Meeting” to instantly start one
You’ll become the host
Invite Others –
In the meeting, click “Participants” > “Invite”
Share the meeting link, ID, or send email invites
Use Basic Features –
Mute/Unmute, Start/Stop Video, Chat, Share Screen, Record, Reactions, etc.
Schedule a Meeting –
Click “Schedule” to set a meeting for later
Choose date, time, and other settings
Send invite to participants
Leave or End Meeting –
Click “Leave” if you're a participant
Hosts can click “End” > “End Meeting for All”