Enabling or disabling Show a "Join from your browser" link


Participants who are unable to install Zoom can join a meeting or webinar using the Zoom web client on their desktop web browser. The Zoom web client offers limited functionality.

The Join from your browser link will appear after the user clicks the link to join the meeting. You can automatically include a Join from your browser link or you can require participants to attempt to download Zoom first. 

The participant can click Join from your browser. They will be prompted to enter their name, and then they can join the meeting.

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Prerequisites for Show a "Join from your browser" link

How to enable or disable Show a "Join from your browser" link

Account

To enable or disable Show a "Join from your browser" link for all users in the account:

  1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit account settings.
  2. In the navigation menu, click Account Management then Account Settings.
  3. Click the Meeting tab.
  4. Under In Meeting (Advanced), click the Show a "Join from your browser" link toggle to enable or disable it.
  5. If a verification dialog displays, click Enable or Disable to verify the change.
  6. (Optional) If you want to make this setting mandatory for all users in your account, click the lock icon , and then click Lock to confirm the setting.
  7. (Optional) Select the Require solving a CAPTCHA for guest users (users who are not signed in) checkbox then click Save.
    This feature provides CAPTCHA protection during the desktop browser join process.

Group

To enable or disable Show a "Join from your browser" link for a group of users:

  1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the privilege to edit groups.
  2. In the navigation menu, click User Management then Groups.
  3. Click the applicable group name from the list.
  4. Click the Meeting tab.
  5. Under In Meeting (Advanced), click the Show a "Join from your browser" link toggle to enable or disable it.
  6. If a verification dialog displays, click Enable or Disable to verify the change.
    Note: If the option is grayed out, it has been locked at the account level and needs to be changed at that level.
  7. (Optional) If you want to make this setting mandatory for all users in the group, click the lock icon , and then click Lock to confirm the setting.
  8. (Optional) Select the Require solving a CAPTCHA for guest users (users who are not signed in) checkbox then click Save.
    This feature provides CAPTCHA protection during the desktop browser join process.

User

To enable or disable Show a "Join from your browser" link for your own use:

  1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal.
  2. In the navigation menu, click Settings.
  3. Click the Meeting tab.
  4. Under In Meeting (Advanced), click the Show a "Join from your browser"link toggle to enable or disable it.
  5. If a verification dialog displays, click Enable or Disable to verify the change.
    Note: If the option is grayed out, it has been locked at either the group or account level. You need to contact your Zoom admin.
  6. (Optional) Select the Require solving a CAPTCHA for guest users (users who are not signed in) checkbox then click Save.
    This feature provides CAPTCHA protection during the desktop browser join process.