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Before you start
- An expected meeting invitation
- Internet access
- A microphone and optional camera
- Zoom app, or browser access allowed by the host
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5 steps · Your own pace
Join a Zoom meeting and control your sound
Step 1 of 5: Check the invitation
Confirm the sender, meeting time and link using a known contact method if needed. Keep any passcode handy. Do not publish an invitation containing a private meeting ID or access code.
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Step 2 of 5: Open the joining route
Click the invitation link and open Zoom if prompted. Browser alternative: choose Join from your browser if the host allows it. If using the app’s Join control, enter the meeting ID and passcode from the invitation.
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Step 3 of 5: Check your preview
Enter the name you want participants to see and check camera and audio options before joining. Allow microphone or camera access only for the genuine service. Wait if the host places you in a waiting room.
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Step 4 of 5: Connect sound once
Choose Join Audio or the computer/internet audio option when prompted. Test that you can hear. If two nearby devices join with microphones and speakers active, echoes can occur; use one audio connection or mute the extra device.
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Step 5 of 5: Practise controls and leave
Find microphone mute, camera on/off and Leave. Muting does not turn off your camera, and switching off the camera does not mute you. Use Leave when finished; closing a window may not be the clearest confirmation.
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Every step is complete. You can come back and practise again whenever you like.
Your small practice task.
Use an agreed test meeting and identify Mute, Camera and Leave.
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A common question.
Do I need my camera on?
You can often join with audio only. The host’s rules and meeting purpose may require something different; check with the organiser.
Official help, if you need it.
These links provide the product’s own instructions or relevant public guidance. Settings can differ by model and software version.