Accessing Zoom

If this is the first time using the Zoom app on your device, you will be asked to download it. Sign in with your first and last name. Click the microphone icon then allow your mike. Click your camera icon then select share. You will then be on the platform - you may be directed to the waiting room until the class starts at 6 pm. Be sure to stay muted and that there are no people or distractions around. Be settled and ready to learn.

How to download the Zoom desktop client

Windows | macOS | Linux

To download the Zoom desktop client:

In your internet browser, enter https://zoom.us/download.

Under Zoom Client for Meetings, click the Download button.

Zoom Download Center

At the bottom left of your screen, the Zoom installer (ZoomInstaller.exe) 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. 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.

Double-click the Zoom desktop icon to begin using Zoom.

How to download the Zoom mobile app

iOS

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 Cloud Meetings.

5. Tap the GET button.

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 to use 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.

To change your name within the Zoom client (desktop or mobile):

• Desktop:

  1. Open the Zoom client and log in.

  2. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner.

  3. Select "My Profile".

  4. Click "Edit" next to your name.

  5. Enter your desired name and click "Save".

• Mobile:

  1. Open the Zoom app and log in.

  2. Tap "Settings" (bottom-right corner).

  3. Tap on your name/profile banner.

  4. Tap "Display Name".

  5. Enter your desired name and tap "Save". 

To change your name during a meeting:

1. Click on "Participants" at the bottom of the Zoom window.

2. Hover over your name in the participants list.

3. Click "Rename" and enter your desired name. 

   
   

Steps to remove a virtual background:

1. Open Zoom: Launch the Zoom desktop client or app.

2. Access Settings: Click on your profile picture, then select Settings.

3. Go to Background & Effects: In the left-hand menu, click on Background & Effects.

4. Select "None": Under the Virtual Backgrounds section, click on None.

5. Confirm: The virtual background should now be removed. 

Alternative method (during a meeting):

1. Start or join a meeting: Open Zoom and start or join a meeting.

2. Open Virtual Background options: Click on the More button (three dots) and then select Virtual Background.

3. Select "None": Choose None to remove the current virtual background.

4. Close the window: You can then close the background selection window. 

Steps to disable background blur in Zoom:

1. During a meeting:

• Click the arrow next to "Start Video/Stop Video".

• If "Blur my background" is checked, click it to remove the blur. 

2. In Zoom settings (to disable virtual backgrounds entirely):

• Click your profile picture, then click "Settings". 

• Go to "Backgrounds & Effects". 

• If "Blur" is selected, click it to remove the blur. 

• If the blur persists, check for other settings that might be applying a blur, such as "Portrait lighting" or settings on your device. 

• You can also disable virtual backgrounds entirely in the "Virtual Background" tab.