Follow these instructions to install Zoom on Linux distros like Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Arch. You can also use these instructions to update an existing Zoom installation on Linux.

Note: If you are a new or inexperienced Linux user, follow sections to use the graphical installer.


PCCC does NOT recommend using Zoom Videoconferencing inside a Virtual Desktop. Zoom should be run from your laptop, home desktop, tablet or smart phone.

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Debian, Ubuntu, or Linux Mint

Note: These steps also apply to most other Ubuntu-based distros like Kubuntu and Elementary.

Using a graphical installer

This method is recommended for those who are new to Linux or prefer a graphical installer.

  1. Open the terminal, type in the following command and press Enter to install GDebi.
    sudo apt install gdebi
    Note:
  2. Enter your admin password and continue the installation when prompted.
  3. Download the DEB installer file from our Download Center.
  4. Double-click the installer file to open it using GDebi.
  5. Click Install.
  6. Enter your admin password and continue the installation when prompted.

Using the terminal 

  1. Download the DEB installer file from our Download Center
  2. Open the download location using a file manager.
  3. Right click in the file manager and click Terminal or Open in Terminal to open the terminal in the current location.
  4. Type in the following command and press Enter to run it.
    sudo apt install ./zoom_amd64.deb
    Note:
  5. Enter your admin password and continue the installation when prompted.

Dependencies

If dependencies are not installed when using the terminal or graphical installer, run this command to update the package database, then try installing Zoom again.

sudo apt update

If you have issues installing, make sure you have the following dependencies installed.

libglib2.0-0
libgstreamer-plugins-base0.10-0 
libxcb-shape0
libxcb-shm0
libxcb-xfixes0
libxcb-randr0
libxcb-image0
libfontconfig1
libgl1-mesa-glx
libxi6
libsm6
libxrender1
libpulse0
libxcomposite1
libxslt1.1
libsqlite3-0
libxcb-keysyms1
libxcb-xtest0

Uninstalling Zoom

If you want to uninstall, run the following command in the terminal.

sudo apt remove zoom

openSUSE 

Using a graphical installer 

This method is recommended for those who are new to Linux or prefer a graphical installer.

  1. Download the RPM installer file at our Download Center.
  2. Open the download location using a file manager.
  3. Right click the RPM installer file, select Open With, and click Install/Remove Software.
    opensuse-install-remove-software
  4. Enter your admin password when prompted.
  5. Click Accept to install Zoom and the required dependencies.

Using the terminal

  1. Download the RPM installer file at our Download Center.
  2. Open the download location using a file manager.
  3. Right click in the file manager, navigate to Actions, and click Open Terminal Here to open the terminal in the current location.
    opensuse-open-terminal-here
  4. Run the following command to install Zoom.
    sudo zypper install zoom_openSUSE_x86_64.rpm
    Note: Make sure you enter the correct RPM filename. If you installing on a 32-bit system, the filename is zoom_openSUSE_i686.rpm.
  5. Enter your admin password and continue the installation when prompted.

Dependencies

If you have issues installing, make sure you have the following dependencies installed.

32-bit

ld-linux.so.2
libc.so.6
libX11.so.6
libXfixes.so.3
libglib-2.0.so.0
libGL.so.1
libsqlite3.so.0
libXrender.so.1
libXcomposite.so.1
libQt3Support.so.4
libxslt.so.1
libgstvideo-0.10.so.0
libasound.so.2
libpulse.so.0
libgthread-2.0.so.0
libxcb-shape.so.0
libxcb-shm.so.0
libxcb-randr.so.0
libxcb-image.so.0
libxcb-xtest.so.0
libxcb-keysyms.so.1
libudev.so.1
libgobject-2_0-0-32bit
libgstapp-0_10-0-32bit
libgstinterfaces-0_10-0-32bit
libXi6-32bit
libSM6-32bit
libdbus-1-3-32bit
libasound2-32bit

64-bit

ld-linux-x86-64.so.2()(64bit)
libc.so.6()(64bit)
libX11.so.6()(64bit)
libXfixes.so.3()(64bit)
libglib-2.0.so.0()(64bit)
libGL.so.1()(64bit)
libsqlite3.so.0()(64bit)
libXrender.so.1()(64bit)
libXcomposite.so.1()(64bit)
libQt3Support.so.4()(64bit)
libxslt.so.1()(64bit)
libgstvideo-0.10.so.0()(64bit)
libasound.so.2()(64bit)
libpulse.so.0()(64bit)
libgthread-2.0.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-shape.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-shm.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-randr.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-image.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-xtest.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-keysyms.so.1()(64bit)
libudev.so.1
libgobject-2_0-0
libgstapp-0_10-0
libgstinterfaces-0_10-0
libXi6
libSM6
libdbus-1-3
libasound2

Uninstalling Zoom

If you want to uninstall, run the following command in the terminal.

sudo zypper remove zoom

Oracle Linux, CentOS, RedHat, or Fedora

Using a graphical installer (Fedora only)

If you're using Fedora GNOME edition, you can install Zoom using the GNOME application center.

  1. Download the RPM installer file at our Download Center.
  2. Open the download location using a file manager.
  3. Double click the RPM installer file to open it in the GNOME application center.
  4. Click Install.
  5. Enter your admin password and continue the installation when prompted.

Using the terminal

  1. Download the RPM installer file at our Download Center.
  2. Type in the following command and press Enter to run it.
    sudo yum localinstall zoom_x86_64.rpm
    Note: Make sure you enter the correct RPM filename. If you installing on a 32-bit system, the filename is zoom_i686.rpm.
  3. Enter your admin password and continue the installation when prompted.

Dependencies

If you have issues installing, make sure you have the following dependencies installed.

32-bit

ld-linux.so.2
libc.so.6
libX11.so.6
libXfixes.so.3
libglib-2.0.so.0
libGL.so.1
libsqlite3.so.0
libXrender.so.1
libXcomposite.so.1
libQt3Support.so.4
libxslt.so.1
libgstvideo-0.10.so.0
libasound.so.2
libpulse.so.0
libgthread-2.0.so.0
libxcb-shape.so.0
libxcb-shm.so.0
libxcb-randr.so.0
libxcb-image.so.0
libxcb-xtest.so.0
libxcb-keysyms.so.1
mesa-dri-drivers(x86-32)

64-bit

ld-linux-x86-64.so.2()(64bit)
libc.so.6()(64bit)
libX11.so.6()(64bit)
libXfixes.so.3()(64bit)
libglib-2.0.so.0()(64bit)
libGL.so.1()(64bit)
libsqlite3.so.0()(64bit)
libXrender.so.1()(64bit)
libXcomposite.so.1()(64bit)
libQt3Support.so.4()(64bit)
libxslt.so.1()(64bit)
libgstvideo-0.10.so.0()(64bit)
libasound.so.2()(64bit)
libpulse.so.0()(64bit)
libgthread-2.0.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-shape.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-shm.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-randr.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-image.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-xtest.so.0()(64bit)
libxcb-keysyms.so.1()(64bit)
mesa-dri-drivers

Uninstalling Zoom

If you want to uninstall, run the following command in the terminal.

sudo yum remove zoom

Arch or Manjaro

Using a graphical installer 

Follow these steps if you have the Pamac graphical package manager. Most Arch-based distros have it installed by default (e.g. Manjaro).

  1. Download the TAR.XZ installer file from our Download Center.
  2. Open the download location using a file manager.
  3. Double click the TAR.XZ installer file to open it in Pamac.
    Pamac will display the required dependencies that will be installed with Zoom.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. Enter you admin password when prompted.

Note: If you are having issues installing the required dependencies, use the package manager to update the system.

Using the terminal

  1. Download the TAR.XZ installer file from our Download Center.
  2. Open the download location using a file manager.
  3. Right click in the file manager and click Terminal to open the terminal in the current location.
    xfce-right-click-terminal
  4. Type in the following command and press Enter to run it.
    sudo pacman -U zoom_x86_64.pkg.tar.xz
  5. Enter your admin password and continue the installation when prompted.
    Pacman will also download and install the required dependencies

Uninstalling Zoom

If you want to uninstall, run the following command in the terminal. This will also remove all dependencies not required by other installed applications.

 sudo pacman -Rs zoom


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