Zoom is video conferencing software you can use on Mac or Windows, as well as on mobile apps for Android and iOS. This wikiHow will teach you how to mute or unmute your entire Zoom group meeting as a host or co-host. If you want to mute just yourself or set up Push to Talk, see How to Mute or Unmute on Zoom.
Steps
1Open Zoom. If you’re using the desktop program, you’ll be able to find it in the Start Menu or Applications folder. If you’re using the mobile app, you’ll find this video camera icon on a light blue background on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.You can mute and unmute all current and joining people in the meeting on any platform — Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android.
2Enter or start a meeting. If you’re joining a meeting that is hosted by someone else, you have to have co-host abilities to mute the whole meeting.
3Click Manage Participants. You’ll see this at the top of your screen if you’re on a Mac or Windows desktop.If you’re using the mobile app, you’ll see “Participants” at the bottom of your screen instead.
4Click or tap Mute All or Unmute All. You’ll see a message that current and new people in the meeting will be muted.XClick or tap the box if you want to allow people to unmute themselves. If the box is not checked, they will not be able to unmute themselves.
