There are a couple ways to download the Zoom application to use for Zoom Meetings.

Direct Download

To directly download the Zoom Application, follow the instructions below

1. Go to IllinoisState.Zoom.us
2. Scroll down to Zoom Resources
3. Select Download Client (image 1)

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4. You will be taken to a Zoom downloads page, from here select the Download button underneath Zoom Client for Meetings (image 2)

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Once the file is downloaded, open the .exe file for Windows or the .dmg file for Mac and then follow the installer instructions

Download Through a Meeting Invite

If you have received a meeting invite you will see the option to download zoom after you join the meeting.

1. Join a Zoom meeting

2. Select the download & run Zoom link, this will automatically download the .exe or .dmg file for your computer (image 3)

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3. Once the file is downloaded, open the .exe file for Windows or the .dmg file for Mac and then follow the installer's instructions

Additional Resources

• Zoom
• Watch a video that demonstrates these steps. Please note that although the video states that it is for students, the steps apply to everyone on campus:

  Downloading the Zoom Client at Illinois State University

Video Resources

The following links will open a video that demonstrates how to use a certain feature in Zoom: 

• Showing a Video in Zoom
• Pinning Participants in Zoom
• How to Record a Zoom Meeting and Save it to Your Computer
• Troubleshooting: Participants Cannot Hear You in Zoom
• How to Join a Zoom Meeting at Illinois State University
• Downloading Zoom Client at Illinois State University

How to Get Help

Technical assistance is available through the Technology Support Center at (309) 438-4357, by email at SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu, or by Live Chat at IllinoisState.edu.