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How to use Zoom on a Chromebook

Chromebook in a pink circle against a yellow background with small icons.
Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge

Until last year, the way to use Zoom on a ChromeOS device was to download and use Zoom’s ChromeOS app. However, in August of 2022, that app was sunsetted and replaced by the Zoom PWA (progressive web app) for ChromeOS. According to the Zoom blog, the idea was to leverage “web-based technology to deliver a native desktop experience.”

Chromebook users were given until February 2023 to switch over to the new app. If you haven’t done that yet or if you’re a little unsure of how to use the new app, here are some quick directions:

  • First, of course, install the app from Google’s Play Store.
  • You’ll immediately have the option to either join an existing meeting or sign in. If you’re not in a hurry for a meeting, it’s a good idea to sign in and…

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