How to Install ZOOM on Ubuntu 20.04
ZOOM is a communication and conferencing platform that provides real-time messages, cloud-based video conferences, and digital content sharing. The ZOOM software application lets you organize meetings, host webinars, and open conference rooms for meetings online. This article will show you how to install ZOOM on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa using two methods.
Method 1: Using Console/Terminal Window
First, check your webcam and microphone, because the ZOOM conferencing application relies on these peripherals.
Step 1: Update APT
As always, update your APT first. Open the terminal window on your Ubuntu desktop and type in the following commands.
$ sudo apt update
Step 2: Install Zoom-Client
Execute the following command in your terminal window to install the ZOOM client. You will be asked for a password, as the install requires root privileges.
This will download and install the ZOOM client application from the Ubuntu software repository.
Step 3: Launch ZOOM
In your terminal window, execute the following command to start using ZOOM
Method 2: (GUI METHOD) Using the Ubuntu Software Center
Now, I will show you how to install ZOOM via the Graphical User Interface (GUI) method.
Step 1: Open Software Center
Click on Activities in Desktop and in the search bar, type “software” and click on it, as shown in the following snapshot.
Step 2: Search for ZOOM in the Software Center
In the Ubuntu Software Center, type “zoom” in the search bar and click on it, as shown in the following snapshot.
Step 3: Install ZOOM Client App
Click on the “Install” button, and the ZOOM client application will install.
Step 4: Launch Zoom
To start the ZOOM client, click on the “Launch” button after installing.
Step 5:
Congratulations, ZOOM is ready.
Conclusion
Installing the ZOOM application is very easy in Ubuntu 20.04. This article showed you two straightforward methods for installing and using the ZOOM app on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa.
