How to install Zoom on Ubuntu 20.04?

Overview

Zoom is a user-friendly communication tool that brings together cloud-based video conferencing, instant messaging, and the ability to share content. By using Zoom, you have the capability to host webinars, arrange virtual meetings, and establish virtual conference spaces.

Prerequisites

There are certain prerequisites that need to be met before you begin.

• A server running Ubuntu version 20.04

• Non-root sudo privileges

Get Started

Step 1: Download the .deb package

Download the latest version of the Zoom deb package by executing the following wget command:

wget https://zoom.us/client/latest/zoom_amd64.deb

Step 2: Install Zoom

After the download is complete, proceed to install Zoom by executing the following command:

sudo apt install ./zoom_amd64.deb

Congratulations! Zoom has been set up and is ready for use.

In the future, when a new version of Zoom becomes available, simply follow the same steps to update it.

Conclusion

We have successfully demonstrated how to install Zoom on Ubuntu 20.04.