Zoom: Install and Log in

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If Zoom is already installed, jump right to Log in to Zoom.

Install Zoom Workplace

Quick instructions

On the device where you would like to install Zoom, go to: zoom.us/download
Zoom's website will direct you to the installer for your device
Follow the prompts on your device to install Zoom

Detailed device-specific instructions

For detailed installation instructions, click the appropriate drop-down menu here. Otherwise, skip to the Log in to Zoom section below.

For more, see Zoom's support page: Downloading the Zoom Workplace app

Mobile device

Windows

Written Instructions

In your web browser, go to https://zoom.us/download and click the Download (64-bit) button under “Zoom Workplace for Windows"
Save the ZoomInstallerFull.exe file to somewhere convenient on your computer. Once the installer file has finished downloading, find it on your computer then double-click its icon to launch it. - Zoom Workplace Installer will pop up and install Zoom.
Shortly, an “installation was successful” window should pop up. Click the checkbox next to Automatically keep Zoom desktop client up to date, then click the Done button in the lower-right corner.

See the "Log in to Zoom" section below to learn how to sign in with your CSCC credentials.

Mac

Written Instructions

See Zoom instructions: Installing the Zoom desktop app on macOS
Note: When you go to https://zoom.us/download, you will click the Download button corresponding to your Mac's processor under Zoom Workplace for Mac.

Not sure which processor your Mac has? Click here.

To learn what processor is in your Mac, go to the Apple menu, then select About This Mac. Look under the Processor to see if it says Intel or Apple.

See the "Log in to Zoom" section below to learn how to sign in with your CSCC credentials.

Chromebook

For Chrome OS, Zoom uses a Progressive Web App (PWA) which leverages web-based technology to deliver a native desktop experience.

The PWA can be installed from the Google Play store (click the link or search for ‘Zoom PWA’ or ‘Zoom for Chrome PWA’ in the Play store) and will appear as an application on your Chrome OS device.

Launch the Google Play Store from the Chromebook shelf at the bottom of the screen.
In the Google Play Store, search for Zoom for Chrome – PWA. On the store page for it, click the Install button to the far right.
Once the installation is complete, click the Open button.

For more information, see Zoom's support page: How to use Zoom on a Chromebook

See the "Log in to Zoom" section below to learn how to sign in with your CSCC credentials.

Log in to Zoom

On the "Sign in" window, select the SSO key icon or Sign in with SSO (varies by device).
On the "Sign in with SSO" window, type: cscc-edu for company domain then click Continue.
If prompted, type your Columbus State username and password, then click Sign in.
Click Open zoom.us in the pop-up.
Note: You can check the box to Always allow...to skip this step in the future.
Your Zoom application should automatically launch, but if not, click the Launch Zoom button.
The Zoom Client should open to the home screen.
If you click your user icon (initials or image) in the top-right corner of the window, you will see your CSCC email address displayed confirming you are signed in properly.