How to ensure that your Zoom Client is Updated and Patched

 

It is very important that any software you use is up to date with the most current version and patches or updates. Zoom is no exception.

*Note:  Auburn-owned machines that are joined to Active Directory should be patched automatically.

 

View the following article, 10 Ways to Secure Your Zoom Meeting, for more information.

 

Windows Client

• Sign into your Zoom desktop client.
• Click on your profile picture, then click "Check for Updates".
• If there is a newer version, Zoom will download and apply the update.

 

*If you sign in through auburn.zoom.us you will not be required to perform updates.

 

iOS Device

To turn on automatic updates for apps on iOS:

• Tap "Settings".
• Tap "iTunes and App Stores".
• Turn on App Updates.

Note:  You can restrict updates to Wifi only by turning off Automatic Downloads while using Cellular Data.

 

To Manually Update Apps on your iOS device:

• Tap "App Store".
• Tap "Today" at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap your Profile icon at the top of the screen.
• Scroll down to see pending updates and release notes.
• Tap "Update" next to the App to update only that app, or tap "Update All" to update all apps.

 Android Device

To automatically update apps on your Android device:

• Open the Google Play Store App.
• Tap the three lines in the upper left corner.
• Tap Settings.
• Tap Auto-update Apps
• Select an option: Over any network to update Apps using either Wi-Fi or mobile data. Over Wi-Fi only to update Apps only when connected to Wi-Fi.

To manually update apps on your Android device:

• Open the Google Play Store
• Tap the three lines
• Tap "My Apps & Games"
• Look for the Zoom app in the list under "Updates Pending"
• Click "Update"

MAC OS

To check for updates on Mac OS

When you start zoom, the version number is at the bottom of the windows:

To check for updates, go to the Zoom menu in the Menu bar and click “Check for Updates”:

 If updates are available, you will see a screen with update details.  Click “Update to start the Zoom update installation.

If you are on the most up-to-date version, you will see the following message:

The Zoom update will proceed:

When finished, Zoom will restart and show the new version number: