This usually works well but it takes a little time to go through the installation process, which may feel awkward if you are trying to be on time for a call. If you already have the client, you will just be connected to the call. If you are using a laptop or desktop computer and don’t have the Zoom client yet, when you click on the link the client will automatically download and then connect you to the call. When someone invites you to a Zoom call, they will likely send you a link that looks like (not a valid link – for illustration purposes only). Let us know if you don’t have video capability and would like advice on getting webcam. We also encourage you to sign up for a free Zoom account.

(Zoom has clients for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.)

the Zoom client installed on your machine.

a microphone, either built in to your device or in the webcam (most modern computers, smartphones and tablets have this built in), or a phone.

a video camera, either built in to your device or a separate webcam (most modern computers, smartphones and tablets have this built in).

We prefer Zoom because it seems to handle weak internet connects better than Skype. Using Zoom is very similar to using Skype.

For more details, please go to the Zoom Help pages. This guide is meant to introduce you to Zoom and how to use it.

How to make a zoom phone call