How to Install Zoom on a Mac

In April 2020, when pandemic remote working led to a massive surge in daily traffic to the Zoom download page, some critics accused the company's software of being a 'privacy disaster' and even malware. Despite these concerns, Zoom remains a popular video conferencing platform used by millions of people worldwide.

If you're looking to install Zoom on your Mac running macOS Monterey, follow these steps:

1. Open the App Store on your Mac.

2. Search for 'Zoom app' in the search bar.

3. Click on the 'Get' button next to the Zoom app icon.

4. Once the download is complete, click on the '' button and launch the Zoom app.

Alternatively, you can also install Zoom from the Mac App Store. This method is easy and safe:

1. Open the App Store on your Mac.

2. Search for 'Zoom app' in the search bar.

3. Click on the 'Get' button next to the Zoom app icon.

4. Wait for the download to complete, then click on '' to launch the Zoom app.

how to install zoom on a mac

While Zoom's focus on frictionless use has led to security holes in the past, the company tries to ensure that its installer is safe by limiting it to only operate on code that has been cryptographically signed by Zoom. However, a recent bug discovered by independent security researcher Patrick Wardle means that an attacker could potentially bypass this protection and load any malware they want.

To make the user journey simpler, the Zoom installer continues to run in the background from the moment you first install Zoom, with 'superuser' privileges that allow it to change anything about your computer. This vulnerability was discovered by Patrick Wardle at the Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas last week.

By following these simple steps, you can easily install Zoom on your Mac and start using its popular video conferencing features.

How to install zoom on a mac