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Install Zoom Client for Meetings

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You can access Zoom with a browser, desktop client, mobile device, or Microsoft Outlook.

When you first access Zoom, you will log in using your browser from one of these UChicago websites and can continue to log in from here if you don't want to download the Zoom Client for Meetings.

After your create your account, the preferred method for using Zoom is through the Zoom Client for Meetings client, which allows you to run Zoom from your computer. Instructions for using the Zoom Client for Meetings is found in the content of this article.

Tip: To install this client on to your computer, you need administrator rights. Please contact IT Services (ITS) for ITS-supported computers or your departmental IT support group for assistance with downloading this client.

Installation Zoom Client for Meetings

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Installation Zoom Client for Meetings

To install the desktop client, follow these simple instructions.

  1. To download the desktop client, go to the UChicago Zoom Download Center.
  2. Find the Zoom Client for Meetings download link and click Download.
    Download button for Zoom Client
  3. Click Zoom client. The download information should display at the bottom of your browser screen.
    Arrow pointing to Zoom client
  4. Click Run or Continue in the dialog box to continue your installation.

    Note: What you see depends upon your operating system.
    Run zoom package pop-up

    Secure install warning pop-up

  5. Once the Zoom Client for Meetings download is complete, you will see the sign-in page.
    Sign in button for zoom client
  6. Click Sign In.
  7. Click Sign In with SSO. If you are signed in to uchicago.group.us, ucmedicinegroup.zoom.us or chicagoboothgroup.zoom.us enter your Zoom account email address and password, then skip to step 10.
    Sign in with SSO button highlighted
  8. Type your designated Zoom website, for example chicagobooth.zoom.us.
    Sign in through specific domain
  9. Click Continue.
  10. You will land on your meetings profile page where you can schedule and join meetings.
    Desktop client home screen

Related Resources

Detailed information on scheduling meetings, Zoom functionality, and frequently asked questions are located in the articles listed below.

Support

Please contact IT Services if you have questions or need technical support.


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