Users with access to the Zoom Essential Apps bundle will be able to use the App Dock, a slim toolbar on the right-side of the meeting window, providing quick access to Essential App and other installed apps. Users can customize the apps listed in the dock, as well as control the visibility of the dock in meetings. 

This article contains: 

• How to manage apps listed on the dock  
  • Add apps to the dock
  • Remove apps from the dock 
• How to hide the dock
  • Close the dock temporarily
  • Keep the dock closed by default 

Prerequisites for using the App Dock

• Zoom desktop client
  • Windows: 5.12.9 or higher
  • macOS: 5.12.9 or higher
• Zoom One Pro, Business, or Business Plus account purchased through the Zoom website (zoom.us/buy)
  Learn more about the Essential Apps bundle. 

How to manage apps listed on the dock 

Apps, including Essential Apps and other apps you've installed, can be added or removed from the App Dock. This allows you to have quick access to the apps you use the most. 

Add apps to the dock

1. Sign in to the desktop client. 
2. Start or join a meeting. 
   The App Dock will be displayed on the right-side of the meeting window. 
   Apps listed with a + next to their icon indicate that you have yet to install this app. 
3. (Optional) At the bottom of the App Dock, click the plus icon to search for and install additional Zoom Apps. 
4. At the bottom of the App Dock, click the ellipses icon . 
5. Click the More App option to view other installed apps on your account. 
6. Click the plus icon to add an installed app to the App Dock. 
   The app icon will be added to the App Dock for easier access. 

Remove apps from the dock 

1. Sign in to the desktop client. 
2. Start or join a meeting. 
   The App Dock will be displayed on the right-side of the meeting window. 
3. Right-click on an app. 
   Additional options will appear. 
4. Click Remove. 
   The selected app will be removed from the App Dock. 

How to hide the dock

Close the dock in the current meeting

1. Sign in to the desktop client. 
2. Start or join a meeting. 
   The App Dock will be displayed on the right-side of the meeting window. 
3. At the bottom of the App Dock, click the ellipses icon . 
4. Click Close Dock.
   By default, the App Dock will reopen in each meeting you start or join, but this can be disabled. 

Remove the dock from all meetings

1. Sign in to the desktop client. 
2. Start or join a meeting. 
   The App Dock will be displayed on the right-side of the meeting window. 
3. At the bottom of the App Dock, click the ellipses icon . 
4. Click Open in All Meetings. 
   If there is a check mark next to this item, then the App Dock will appear each meeting. 
   If there is no check mark, then the App will only open when Apps   on the meeting toolbar is clicked.