How to Turn On Your Zoom Video and Add a Virtual Background

If the host has requested video be on by default, you will be prompted with a video preview. This allows you to see your current video and decide to join the session with or without video. Click Join with Video.

  • While you're in a meeting, click Start Video /Stop Video in the bottom-left corner of the meeting controls toolbar as needed to control your video
  • (Optional) Next to Start Video / Stop Video, click the up arrow icon to change any of your video settings, such as picking a different camera or choosing a virtual background. If you select a new background, it will automatically change in the meeting.
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