Updating Zoom Desktop Client
Learn how to update to the latest version of the Zoom desktop client to take advantage of the latest Zoom security and features. Users on older versions of Zoom may be at risk of bugs and vulnerabilities that have been resolved in more recent versions, and also do not have access to all of the latest Zoom features and functionalities.
As of November 5, 2022, Zoom requires that all users update their Zoom desktop client in accordance with the Zoom Software Quarterly Lifecycle Policy.
Updating the Zoom Desktop Client (Students, Faculty & Staff using non-Stevens-owned machines)
To check and update your version of the Zoom desktop client:
Step 1: Open the Zoom desktop client on your computer
Step 2: Click on your initial or profile picture in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Confirm that the Zoom account that you are signed in with is your Stevens Zoom account with your Stevens email address and the word LICENSED.
If you are not signed in with your Stevens Zoom account, follow the instructions in this article, starting with Step 4.
Step 4: Select Check for Updates
Step 5: If an update is available, it will automatically load and then give you the option to Update now or Later. To update now, click Update.
Step 6: A Zoom is updating pop-up appears and this may take a couple minutes to fully download
If no update is available, then you will see this screen, which means your Zoom is at the latest possible version
Step 7: Repeat this process regularly (once a week is recommended) to ensure that you are always using the latest version of Zoom desktop client.
Updating the Zoom Desktop Client (Faculty & Staff using Stevens-owned computers)
You can download the latest version of the Zoom desktop client from the Desktop Central Self Service Portal. For more information about Desktop Central, please see How to Install Software from Self-Service Portal (Faculty/Staff Only).
Step 1: Open the Desktop Central Self Service Portal.
Step 2: If you need to install or update Zoom Desktop Client, the Install or Update button will appear. Select the Install or Update button to install or update the Zoom Desktop Client.
If the Select button appears, you already have the latest version of the Zoom Desktop Client installed and no action is required.
Step 3: Repeat this process regularly (once a week is recommended) to ensure that you are always using the latest version of Zoom desktop client.
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