📋 Verified Walkthrough
iPhone & iPad • Video Calls

How do I join a Zoom meeting from an email or text invite link?

Direct Answer

Tap the blue web link in your invitation, tap "Join with Video," and when asked for audio, tap "WiFi or Cellular Data" so others can hear you.

Why You Might Want to Do This

  • To join family reunions, book clubs, doctor telemedicine visits, or classes on video.
  • To see and talk with multiple family members in different states at the same time.

Before You Start

  • Install the free Zoom app on your phone, tablet, or computer if you don't have it yet.
  • Open the text message or email containing the Zoom link.

You do NOT need a paid Zoom account or password to join someone else's meeting.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Tap the blue Zoom link in your message or email

    Find the message sent by the host. Tap the blue link that begins with "https://zoom.us/j/..."

    👀 Blue underlined web link starting with zoom.us.

  2. 2

    Type your name if prompted

    If the app asks "Please enter your name," type your first and last name so family knows who joined. Tap "OK" or "Continue."

    👀 Box labeled "Please enter your name."

    3. ✅ Success Checkpoint: You're Doing Great

    If your screen matches the description above, you have followed the steps correctly. Continue to the next step.

  3. 3

    Tap the blue "Join with Video" button

    A preview of your camera will appear. Tap the blue button that says "Join with Video."

    👀 Blue button labeled "Join with Video."

  4. 4

    CRUCIAL: Tap "WiFi or Cellular Data" for Audio

    A popup will ask "To hear others please join audio." Tap the top option: "WiFi or Cellular Data" (or "Call over Internet"). If you skip this, you will not hear anything.

    👀 Popup with "WiFi or Cellular Data" option.

  5. 5

    Mute and Unmute during the call

    Look at the bottom-left corner. Tap the microphone icon to Mute (red line through it) or Unmute so people can hear you talk.

    👀 Microphone icon in bottom-left corner.

If You Don't See It / Troubleshooting

If you cannot hear anyone speaking

Look at the bottom-left. If you see headphones with a green arrow instead of a microphone, tap it and select "WiFi or Cellular Data."

Good to Know

  • You can flip your camera by tapping the camera icon with two arrows in the top corner.
  • To leave the meeting when finished, tap the red "Leave" button in the top-right corner.