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From July 15, 2022, Zoom will have a 40-minute limit even for meetings with two participants if you have a free subscription. (Previously, it was only for meetings with 3 or more people.)
Companies and organizations using Zoom for business should consider switching to a paid license at this opportunity.
Zoom also has a desktop application.
In this article, for those who have never used the Zoom desktop app, we will explain how to download and install it and how to use it. In the second half of the article, we will introduce frequently asked questions about the Zoom desktop app, so be sure to check them out as well.
Explain how to download the Zoom desktop app
First, download the Zoom desktop app to your computer (PC).
Anyone can easily download the desktop application by accessing the official Zoom website. Google or Yahoo! Enter “Zoom” into a search engine such as Then you should be able to find the site with the following URL.
Zoom official page URL: https://zoom.us/jp-jp/meetings.html
When you open the Zoom official page on a personal computer (PC), you will see an orange bar at the top of the site that says “Sign up is free”. Click here to switch to a screen where you can enter your email address.
Enter the email address you use for Zoom and click “Sign up”, and an email will be sent to the registered address, so check your mailbox. When you open the email you received from Zoom, there is a button that says “Activate”, so select it.
Click the button to open the Zoom registration page, so enter your name and password. Eventually, you will see a button to download the application for Zoom’s desktop. When you click this button, the app is downloaded to the personal computer (PC) you are operating.
Start after installation | Check the initial setting method
Once the download has been successfully completed using the steps above, you will be able to launch the Zoom desktop application.
If you are using a Windows computer (PC), the Zoom icon should be displayed on the desktop, so double-click it. If you are using a computer (PC) other than Windows, such as a Mac, or if the Zoom icon is not displayed on the desktop, you will need to launch Zoom from the menu of your computer (PC).
For Windows, click the Windows button in the taskbar and search for it. For Mac, it’s easier to find the Zoom desktop app using the search tool icon in the dock.
After Zoom launches, enter your email address and password to sign in. Sign-in is what we call login. If there is no difference between what you registered and what you entered, you should be able to sign in to Zoom’s desktop app without any issues.
If you can’t sign in properly, review the characters you entered or check the input mode.
How to create a Zoom shortcut icon
It is often inconvenient if the Zoom shortcut icon is not displayed on the desktop of the personal computer (PC). Below, we will introduce how to create shortcut icons for Windows and Mac.
Creation procedure on Windows
The procedure for displaying the shortcut icon of Zoom on the desktop on a Windows computer (PC) is as follows.
- open start screen
- Drag and drop “Zoom” to the desktop
In 2 steps, a shortcut icon for Zoom will appear on your desktop.
You can also find Zoom from the file and right click → “Send to” → “Desktop (create shortcut)”.
Creation procedure on Mac
On Mac, the mechanism that allows you to easily access apps and folders from the desktop is called an alias, not a shortcut.
Follow the steps below to create a Zoom alias.
- Select Zoom
- Click “Create Alias” from the File menu bar
Aliases can also be created using keyboard shortcuts. If you press “Command” + “L” with Zoom selected, an alias will appear on the desktop, so let’s try it.
Introducing the basic usage and functions of the Zoom desktop app
When you start the Zoom application for desktop, the following four buttons are displayed in large size.
- new meeting
- Participation
- schedule
- Screen sharing
Click New Meeting to start a web conference immediately. This is a function that allows you to easily hold a meeting by sharing your PMI (Personal Meeting ID) in advance and by inviting participants.
Click Join to join a meeting hosted by someone else. Enter the meeting ID (or personal link name) etc. to join the web conference.
By clicking Schedule, you can schedule a web conference that has already been decided to be held. You can set the schedule, start time, etc., so you can hold a meeting smoothly by using it well.
Screen sharing allows you to share your device’s screen with meeting participants. Sharing requires a shared key or meeting ID, so it is recommended to use this function while having it ready.
Q&A about Zoom’s desktop app
Finally, here are some things to keep in mind when using the Zoom desktop app.
What do you need for a Zoom meeting?
Although it is not limited to desktop applications, the following are required to hold and participate in web conferences with Zoom.
- Device (computer, smartphone, tablet)
- microphone
- camera
- speaker
If the device you download Zoom to has a microphone, camera, and speakers, you can use it as is. However, if you care about audio and video quality, we recommend that you prepare dedicated equipment rather than the one built into the device.
Can meetings be scheduled in advance?
Meetings can also be pre-arranged in the desktop app Zoom. By scheduling in advance, you can feel the benefits of notifying participants that the meeting will be held and preventing you from forgetting to hold the meeting.
If you want to schedule a meeting with the desktop app Zoom, follow the steps below.
- Launch the Zoom desktop app
- Click “Schedule” on Home
- Enter the required information such as topic and start date and time
- Click “Save” at the bottom of the screen
In scheduling, you can set the duration of the web conference, passcode, waiting room, etc. There is also a function to link schedules with calendar apps such as Outlook and Google Calendar, so we recommend using them together.
summary
Zoom has not only a browser version and an application for smartphones and tablets, but also a desktop application. If you frequently use Zoom on a personal computer (PC), it is convenient to download the Zoom desktop app to your device by referring to the steps introduced here.
By displaying the Zoom shortcut icon on the desktop, you can start the application more quickly.