Zoom is a popular video conferencing application that allows users to host and participate in virtual meetings, webinars, and online classes. While Zoom is primarily designed for Windows and Mac operating systems, it can also be installed on Linux distributions such as Ubuntu.

There are a few different ways to install Zoom on Ubuntu and other Linux distros, so we will walk you through the process step by step.

1. Download the Zoom Installer
The first step is to download the Zoom installer from the official website. Visit the Zoom download page and select the “Zoom for Linux” option. You will be prompted to download a .deb file, which is the package format used by Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions.

2. Install the Zoom Package
Once the Zoom package has finished downloading, navigate to the directory where the file is located and double-click on it to open it in your package manager. This will launch the software installer, which will guide you through the installation process. You may be prompted to enter your administrator password to complete the installation.

Alternatively, you can install the Zoom package using the command line. Open a terminal window and navigate to the directory where the Zoom package is located. Use the following command to install the package:

sudo dpkg -i zoom_package.deb

Replace “zoom_package.deb” with the actual name of the Zoom package file you downloaded.

3. Launch the Zoom Application
Once the Zoom package has been installed, you can launch the Zoom application from your desktop menu or by searching for it in the application launcher. The first time you open Zoom, you will be prompted to sign in or create a new account. Follow the on-screen instructions to log in to your Zoom account or sign up for a new one.

4. Join or Host a Meeting
Now that Zoom is installed on your Linux system, you can join or host virtual meetings, webinars, and online classes. To join a meeting, simply click on the meeting link provided by the host and follow the on-screen instructions. To host a meeting, click on the “New Meeting” button in the Zoom application and invite participants by sharing the meeting link or ID.

In addition to Ubuntu, Zoom can also be installed on other Linux distributions such as Fedora and CentOS using similar methods. By following these steps, you can easily install and use Zoom on your Linux system for all your video conferencing needs.