How to Install Zoom on Ubuntu (26.04, 24.04, 22.04)

Zoom is not available in Ubuntu’s default APT repositories, but it runs natively on Ubuntu as a desktop client for video meetings, webinars, and screen sharing. You can install Zoom on Ubuntu through three methods covered below, each with different approaches to updates, system integration, and sandboxing.

The commands below work identically across Ubuntu 26.04, 24.04, and 22.04 LTS releases. After installation, Zoom will be ready for video calls, with instructions for launching, updating, and removing the client included.

Install Zoom on Ubuntu

Three installation paths exist, each with different strengths in update frequency, system integration, and disk usage.

Method	Channel	Version	Updates	Best For
.deb Package	Zoom Downloads	Latest stable	Manual re-download and reinstall	Users who prefer manual control and minimal disk usage
Snap	Snapcraft	Community repack	Automatic via Snap daemon	Users who want hands-off automatic updates
Flatpak	Flathub	Latest stable (community wrapper)	Automatic via Flatpak	Users prioritizing application sandboxing and isolation

For most users, the .deb method is recommended because it provides official vendor packages directly from Zoom with full control over when updates happen. Snap offers automatic updates but uses an unofficial community repack (maintained by Oliver Grawert) that may lag behind official releases. Flatpak runs Zoom in a secure sandbox, isolating it from system files, which is ideal for security-conscious users but uses more disk space.

Method 1: Install Zoom on Ubuntu via .deb Package

Update Ubuntu Before Zoom Installation

Update your system first to prevent package conflicts and ensure all dependencies are current:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

This guide uses sudo for commands that need root privileges. If your user is not in the sudoers file yet, follow the guide on how to add a new user to sudoers on Ubuntu.

Download the Zoom .deb Package

Zoom is not available in Ubuntu’s default repositories, so you download the .deb package directly from Zoom’s servers. This gives you the latest version with manual control over updates.

Zoom only publishes a 64-bit .deb package. On ARM or 32-bit systems, use the Snap or Flatpak builds or the web client instead.

Download the package using wget on Linux. The -O flag (capital letter O, not zero) specifies the output filename:

wget -O zoom_amd64.deb https://zoom.us/client/latest/zoom_amd64.deb

The download saves to your current directory as zoom_amd64.deb.

Install Zoom via APT

With the .deb file downloaded, install it using APT so dependencies resolve automatically:

sudo apt install ./zoom_amd64.deb

Verify the installed Zoom package version:

dpkg -s zoom | grep Version

Version: 6.7.5.6891

Method 2: Install Zoom on Ubuntu via Snap

Snap delivers automatic background updates without user intervention, making it a hands-off management option. Ubuntu includes Snap by default on standard desktop and server installations.

The Snap version is a community repack maintained by Oliver Grawert, not an official Zoom build. It typically lags behind official releases by one or more versions. If you prefer vendor-provided packages, use the .deb method instead.

If Snap is missing (minimal installations, WSL, or containers), install it first:

sudo apt install snapd

Install Zoom from the Snap Store:

sudo snap install zoom-client

Verify the Zoom Snap installation:

snap info zoom-client | grep installed

installed:          6.6.11.6052                    (275) 507MB -

Method 3: Install Zoom on Ubuntu via Flatpak

Flatpak runs Zoom in a sandboxed environment, isolating it from your system files for enhanced security. This method is ideal for security-focused users or those who prefer application isolation.

Flatpak is not pre-installed on Ubuntu. If you have not set it up yet, follow our install Flatpak on Ubuntu guide for detailed setup including Flathub configuration, then return here.

For a quick setup, install Flatpak and the GNOME Software plugin:

sudo apt install flatpak gnome-software-plugin-flatpak

Add the Flathub Zoom Repository

Flathub is the repository hosting Flatpak applications. Add it to your system (only needed once per machine) with:

sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists --system flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

This adds Flathub to your Flatpak configuration. Install Zoom system-wide:

sudo flatpak install --system flathub us.zoom.Zoom -y

Verify the Zoom Flatpak installation using grep to filter output:

flatpak list | grep -i zoom

Zoom           us.zoom.Zoom           stable          system

The Flathub Zoom package is a community wrapper, not an official Zoom build. It may lag slightly behind the .deb version.

Launch Zoom on Ubuntu

Launch Zoom from the terminal using the command that matches your installation method:

Method	Launch Command
.deb package	zoom
Snap	snap run zoom-client
Flatpak	flatpak run us.zoom.Zoom

Zoom is also available through the Activities overview. Search for “Zoom” and click the result to launch from the desktop. The first launch prompts you to sign in or join a meeting.

Update Zoom on Ubuntu

Update Zoom .deb Package

The .deb method requires a manual update. Download the latest version and reinstall. APT handles the upgrade automatically when you install a newer package over an existing one. For more details on APT package management, see our guide on how to update packages on Ubuntu:

wget -O zoom_amd64.deb https://zoom.us/client/latest/zoom_amd64.deb
sudo apt install ./zoom_amd64.deb

Update Zoom Snap Package

Snap updates Zoom automatically in the background. To force an immediate refresh:

sudo snap refresh zoom-client

Update Zoom Flatpak Package

Flatpak updates Zoom automatically. To manually check for and apply updates:

sudo flatpak update --system us.zoom.Zoom

Remove Zoom from Ubuntu

Use the commands that match your Zoom installation method to remove the application. For a broader look at package removal, see how to remove packages on Ubuntu.

Remove Zoom .deb Package

sudo apt remove zoom
sudo apt autoremove

The autoremove step cleans up orphaned dependencies installed alongside Zoom. Verify removal:

dpkg -s zoom

dpkg-query: package 'zoom' is not installed and no information is available

Remove Zoom Snap Package

sudo snap remove zoom-client

Remove Zoom Flatpak Package

sudo flatpak uninstall --system us.zoom.Zoom

Remove Zoom User Data (Optional)

Uninstalling Zoom leaves behind user configuration and cached data. To fully clean up after removal, delete the remaining directories.

The commands below permanently delete your Zoom settings, meeting history, and any local recordings stored in these directories. Back up important recordings before proceeding. This does not affect recordings saved to Zoom’s cloud storage.

.deb and Snap Zoom user data:

rm -rf ~/.zoom ~/.config/zoomus.conf ~/.config/zoom* ~/.cache/zoom*

Flatpak Zoom user data:

rm -rf ~/.var/app/us.zoom.Zoom

Troubleshoot Zoom on Ubuntu

Zoom .deb Dependency Errors

If sudo apt install ./zoom_amd64.deb fails with unmet dependency errors, resolve them with:

sudo apt --fix-broken install

Re-run the install command after dependencies are resolved:

sudo apt install ./zoom_amd64.deb

Zoom Audio or Video Not Working

If Zoom cannot access your microphone or camera, check that pulseaudio (or pipewire on Ubuntu 24.04+) is running:

pactl info | grep "Server Name"

Server Name: PulseAudio (on PipeWire x.x.x)

If no audio server is running, install and start PipeWire:

sudo apt install pipewire pipewire-pulse
systemctl --user restart pipewire pipewire-pulse

For Flatpak, audio and camera access requires the correct Flatpak permissions. Verify they are enabled:

flatpak info --show-permissions us.zoom.Zoom | grep -E "pulseaudio|devices"

Zoom Screen Sharing on Wayland

Ubuntu 22.04+ defaults to Wayland. If Zoom screen sharing shows a black screen, set the XDG_SESSION_TYPE variable before launching:

XDG_SESSION_TYPE=x11 zoom

Alternatively, log out and select “Ubuntu on Xorg” from the gear icon on the login screen for a full X11 session. Zoom’s Wayland support has improved in recent versions, so test screen sharing on Wayland first before switching.

Frequently Asked Questions About Zoom on Ubuntu

Conclusion

Zoom is now installed on Ubuntu, ready for video meetings, webinars, and screen sharing. The .deb package delivers the latest official release with manual update control, Snap handles updates automatically through a community repack, and Flatpak adds sandboxed security isolation. You can switch between methods at any time by removing one and installing another. For other communication tools on Ubuntu, see the guides for install Discord on Ubuntu, install Slack on Ubuntu, install Microsoft Teams on Ubuntu, install Signal on Ubuntu, or install Telegram on Ubuntu.