How to Select Your Webcam in a Zoom Meeting

Issue/Question

How do I select a Webcam in a Zoom meeting?

Environment

  • Zoom
  • MacOS
  • Windows

Resolution

  1. Join the Zoom meeting using the Meeting ID provided by the host. 
  2. Move your mouse in the Zoom Conference window to show the bottom toolbar.
  3. Look for the camera icon on the bottom left. 
  4. Make sure the icon is labelled Stop Video. (If the video is muted, this will be labelled Start Video and will have a red slash through the icon.)
  5. Click the upward-facing arrow directly adjacent to the camera icon. 
  6. Select the camera that corresponds to your webcam.
  7. Your meeting attendees should be able to see you. 
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