You can join a test Zoom meeting to familiarize yourself with the Zoom and test your microphone/speakers before joining a Zoom meeting. You can also test your video or audio while in a Zoom meeting.
You can join a test Zoom meeting (by clicking the button above) to familiarize yourself with the Zoom and test your microphone/speakers before joining a Zoom meeting. You can also test your video opens a new window or audio opens a new window while in a Zoom meeting.
Note: If you are using the Zoom app on mobile, you can visit http://zoom.us/test opens a new window to join a test meeting, then follow the instructions to test your video opens a new window or audio opens a new window.
System Requirements for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in, or:
- An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card Note: See the list of supported devices opens a new window.
- Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras Note: For macOS, Zoom client 5.1.1 or higher is required opens a new window.
- macOS X with macOS X (10.10) or later
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
Note: Devices running Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported. - Windows 8 or 8.1
- Windows 7
- Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
- Mint 17.1 or higher
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or higher
- Oracle Linux 8.0 or higher
- CentOS 8 or higher
- Fedora 21 or higher
- OpenSUSE 13.2 or higher
- ArchLinux (64-bit only)
- Surface PRO 2 or higher, running Windows 8.1 or higher opens a new window Notes:
- Tablet PCs running Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
- Tablet PCs only support the desktop client.
- Desktop
- Chrome: Within 2 versions of current version
- Firefox: Within 2 versions of current version
- Edge: Within 2 versions of current version
- Safari: Within 2 versions of current version
- Mobile
- Safari: Within 2 versions of current version
- Chrome: Within 2 versions of current version
- Firefox: Within 2 versions of current version
As an example, if the current version of Chrome is 111, then Zoom supports versions 109, 110, and 111. As new versions are released, the minimum version will also follow behind by 2 versions.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Single-core 1Ghz or higher | Dual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) |
| RAM | N/A | 4 Gb |
- Dual and single-core laptops have a reduced frame rate when screen sharing (around 5 frames per second). For optimum screen-sharing performance on laptops, we recommend a quad-core processor or higher.
- Linux requires a processor or graphics card that can support OpenGL 2.0 opens a new window or higher.
The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participant‘s’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3/4/5G, WiFi, or wired networks.
Recommended bandwidth for meetings and webinar panelists:
- For 1:1 video calling:
- For high-quality video: 600kbps (up/down)
- For 720p HD video: 1.2Mbps (up/down)
- For 1080p HD video: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)
- For group video calling:
- For high-quality video: 1.0 Mbps/600kbps (up/down)
- For 720p HD video: 2.6Mbps/1.8Mbps (up/down)
- For 1080p HD video: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down)
- For gallery view receiving: 2.0Mbps (25 views), 4.0Mbps (49 views)
- For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps
- For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps
- For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps
- For Zoom Phone: 60-100kbps
Recommended bandwidth for webinar attendees:
- For panelists video on:
- ~600kbps (down) for high-quality video
- ~1.2-1.8Mbps (down) for 720p HD video
- ~2-3Mbps (down) for 1080p HD video
- For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps (down)
- For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps (down)
- For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps (down)