How to Log into Zoom Desktop Client

This article explains how to log into the Zoom Desktop Client

Launch the Zoom Desktop client from your Windows Start menu.  You will find it under a folder labeled "Zoom" on the app list.  Click the folder to expand it and then left-click the Zoom app to launch it.

Click Sign In to log into the client.

Do not enter your email address and password on the next screen. Please click the button labeled SSO.  This is the Enterprise login method for Staff

Type illinois in the box labeled Company domain on the Sign In with SSO screen. Click Continue. Domain Address

You may be redirected to the University authentication page in your default web browser. Please enter your Netid and click Next.

university sign on prompt for netid

Enter your password and click Sign In to complete your Sign In

university sign in prompt for password

You may be prompted for Two-factor Authentication. Please select your preferred method and continue. 

After successful two-factor authentication, you will be prompted to select the default application to be used for Zoom meeting links. Click Open Zoom Meetings to finish launching the desktop client.

The zoom desktop client will complete the login process. Zoom Desktop Client

In the upper right corner of the screen you will see a small picture indicating you are logged in.

screenshot of the zoom interface with a profile picture indicating you are signed in

 



Keywords:
Zoom, Desktop, log into SSO 
Doc ID:
110763
Owned by:
Daniel H. in University of Illinois Extension KB
Created:
2021-05-12
Updated:
2025-02-03
Sites:
University of Illinois Extension KB