How to Download and Install Zoom for Macbook

As a student at the University of Melbourne, you may have been invited to join a Zoom meeting through your Learning Management System (LMS) subject. In this article, we will guide you on how to download and install Zoom for your Macbook.

Locating Zoom in Your LMS Subject Navigation Menu

If your subject coordinator has created Zoom sessions through your LMS subject, you will see a link to Zoom in your subject navigation menu. Locate the appropriate session by matching the Start Time, Topic, and Meeting ID number (if provided to you). Access Zoom from the link in your subject navigation menu to join upcoming meetings.

Installing Zoom

There are several ways you may be invited to join a Zoom meeting, either in or outside of the LMS:

1. Wait for the Zoom software to reload, or click Launch Zoom. If prompted, verify your identity with the Okta Verify app.

2. Enter your student username and password and click Login. This will bring you to a University of Melbourne login page.

3. Type 'unimelb' into the text field and click Continue.

4. Click on Sign in with SSO on the right-hand side.

Once you have downloaded and installed the Zoom Client for Meetings software, you will be able to log in with your University credentials.

Launching Zoom

If you are unable to install software on the device you are working on, click the option to Join from your browser. If you are prompted with a message to allow the install of Zoom, select Yes.

Alternatively, navigate to the Downloads folder on your computer and double-click Zoom_.exe. The download should take no more than a few minutes.

First-Time Installation

If you have not used Zoom before, you will be prompted to install it the first time you follow a link to access a Zoom session. Install the Zoom Client for Meetings software.

Alternative Option: Downloading Zoom from University Download Centre

To install Zoom at your earliest convenience ahead of the first Zoom session, you can access it from the University of Melbourne Zoom download centre.

Using Zoom on Your Macbook

This guide assumes you will be using a computer or laptop to access Zoom. Note that we do not recommend using your phone if you have the option to use a computer.

Phone Option

If you are having difficulty with your computer or smartphone, there is also an option to join Zoom by dialling in on your phone. Visit the relevant app store for Apple iOS or Google Play.

Device and Computer Options

With your smartphone or tablet, you can join a Zoom session by using the Zoom app, Zoom Cloud Meetings. The most popular option is to download Zoom and join sessions using your laptop or computer.

In summary, installing Zoom on your Macbook is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few minutes. By following these steps, you will be able to access and participate in Zoom meetings with ease.

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