This article explains how you can download and install the Zoom app on your Mac. Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing and meeting service. Its popularity has significantly increased in recent weeks. It is similar to Group FaceTime.
Updating to Zoom version 5.0 Follow If you are invited to a meeting via an URL link, it will automatically prompt to download the app when you click on the URL link. Zoom's website settings are already programmed to begin automatically downloading the desktop app once you first try to host or join a meeting with a Meeting ID. So, in this article, we are going to take you through some of the best free recorders for Zoom meetings you can use on a computer, a Smartphone, or a tablet. Part 1: 7 Best Free Zoom Meeting Recorders for Desktop; Part 2: 3 Best Free Zoom Meeting Record Apps for iOS and Android; Part 1: The Best Free Mac and PC-based Recorders for Zoom Meetings.
Here is how to download and install Zoom.
There are two ways to install apps on a Mac:
- You can download apps from the Web and then install them.
- Or you can download apps from the Mac App Store.
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Installing an app from the App Store is easy and safe. However, the Mac App Store does not have all the apps, including Zoom. You can download from the Web but the process is a little more complicated.
Please follow the steps below to successfully install Zoom on your Mac:
Zoom Meeting Mac App Install
- Open a Web browser on your Mac like Safari.
- Visit the Zoom download page: https://zoom.us/download
- You can install Zoom or Zoom Rooms. Select one and click the blue Download button. And your download will start.
- Unless it is changed, your download will be saved to your Downloads folder. This will be a PKG file.
- Find the file you just downloaded and double-click it.
- This will start the installation process. You may run into an error message saying “Zoom.pkg” can’t be opened because it was not downloaded from the App Store. Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the App Store”.
- If you see this message, you need to change your Mac’s Gatekeeper (a security feature) setting. Here is how:
- Click the Apple menu on your Mac.
- Click System Preferences.
- Click Security & Privacy.
- Click the General tab.
- Find the “Allow apps downloaded from” section and then you need to select the “App Store and identified developers” box. To make changes, you will need to click the lock icon and enter your admin password. Also note that since we just tried to install Zoom, you will see a note saying “Zoom was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer”. You can also click the Open Anyway button.
- Now open the file again. Just follow the onscreen instruction to complete the installation process.
You can remove apps also from your Mac.
Hey Mac user, wanna get started with Zoom? You’re in the right place!
Zoom is one of the leading modern enterprises in video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars. So no wonder you will get an invitation from a colleague.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to download, install, sign up and make your first call with the Zoom for Mac.
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How to Download
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Before we move on, I have to mention that the process is for those who have got a Zoom invitation (it looks like this https://zoom.us/j/212911269).
As you click on it, you will get to your default browser and a pop-up box will appear.
Zoom Meeting Mac App Installer
1. Download the app by clicking the link as shown in the image above.
2. Once you try to install, you may encounter a pop-up error. If you don’t, you can skip to Step 7.
How to Install
3. Your Mac settings are not likely to allow you to install the app because it’s not from the App Store. To allow installing Zoom for Mac, go System Preferences > Security & Privacy. From there, click Open Anyway in the general section.
4. When a new pop-up shows up, click on Open.
5. Another pop-up will ask you to continue (this is the last pop-up).
6. Great, you installed the app and reached a checkpoint ? You can register directly through Zoom by logging in with Google or Facebook.
Zoom for Mac: How to Make the First Call
Once you log in, you will be redirected to the Zoom page with your account details filled in.
Next, click on the Create Account button.
Now just click on Open zoom.us.app.
You may now make your first call. Just click on New Meeting. You can also get yourself a cool pair of noise canceling headphones to manage your calls while surrounded by a quiet atmosphere.
From there, choose whether you want to Start with a video or Use personal meeting ID.
Participating in calls can sometimes be noisy, so if you want to enjoy your experience of Zoom for Mac to its maximum capacity, you can use the Krisp app to mute any background noise that you or other calling participants have throughout the call.
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The AI powered Krisp will make sure to separate your voice from the noise and make it sound full HD. Besides, it suppresses the noise coming both from you and the opposing side. If you want to give it a go, download it now!
Wondering how it works with Zoom? Take a look at this video comparison of Krisp versus Zoom noise cancellation
Congrats on completing this Zoom tutorial! Let us know if you if you have any questions on how to download Zoom for Mac and start your Zoom meetings.
And stay tuned for more “How to” tutorials ?
Bonus: Do you want to know how to have better conference calls? Check out this quick guide with the best conference call etiquette tips.