Zoom works well on an iPad. The larger screen makes it easy to see participants and share content, and you can join meetings with or without an account. The iPad app is called Zoom Workplace in the App Store. This guide covers installing it, joining your first meeting, allowing the camera and microphone, useful iPad features, and fixes for common problems.
Quick Answer
Open the App Store, search for Zoom, and tap Get next to Zoom Workplace (published by Zoom Communications). Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple Account password. Open the app and tap Join a Meeting to enter a meeting ID, or Sign In to host.
Step 1: Install Zoom from the App Store
- Open the App Store on your iPad.
- Tap Search and type Zoom.
- Find Zoom Workplace from Zoom Communications, Inc. Avoid look-alike apps.
- Tap Get (or the cloud icon if you’ve downloaded it before).
- Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your password.
If the app won’t install, update iPadOS in Settings > General > Software Update. Zoom requires a reasonably recent iPadOS version.
Step 2: Join a Meeting
From an invitation link (easiest)
Tap the meeting link in your email, Messages, or calendar. It opens in the Zoom app and asks for your name.
With a meeting ID
- Open Zoom and tap Join a Meeting, or Join if you’re signed in.
- Enter the Meeting ID and your name.
- Tap Join, and enter the passcode if asked.
Step 3: Allow Camera and Microphone
The first time you join, tap Allow when Zoom asks for camera and microphone access. Then choose Wi-Fi or Cellular Data (Call using Internet Audio) to hear the meeting. If you tapped Don’t Allow, go to Settings > Apps > Zoom (or Settings > Zoom) and turn on Camera and Microphone.
Step 4: Sign Up or Sign In (to Host)
You don’t need an account to join. To schedule or host meetings, tap Sign Up for a free account, or Sign In with your email, Google, Apple, or work SSO.
Useful Zoom Features on iPad
| Feature | How |
|---|---|
| Gallery view | Swipe left from the speaker view to see more participants |
| Share your screen | Tap Share > Screen, then Start Broadcast |
| Annotate with Apple Pencil | While viewing a share, tap Annotate |
| Split View / Stage Manager | Keep Zoom open next to Notes or a browser |
| Virtual background | Tap More > Background & Effects (supported iPads) |
| Mute / Stop video | Tap the microphone or camera icons |
Troubleshooting
Others can’t hear or see me
Check that you joined audio (not “Join Audio” still showing), and that you aren’t muted. Turn on Camera and Microphone in Settings for Zoom.
Video freezes or audio drops
Move closer to your router, close other apps, turn off HD video, or switch to cellular data if Wi-Fi is weak.
The meeting link opens Safari instead of the app
Make sure Zoom is installed, then tap the link again. You can also copy the meeting ID into the app.
“This app is no longer compatible” or the install fails
Update iPadOS. Very old iPads may not support the current app, so use a newer device or join from a computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zoom free on iPad?
Yes. The app is free, and the free plan lets you host meetings with time limits. Paid plans remove those limits.
Can I use Zoom on iPad without an account?
Yes, to join meetings. You need an account to host.
Why is it called Zoom Workplace?
Zoom renamed its main app to include chat, documents, and other tools. Meetings work the same way.
Summary
- Search the App Store for Zoom Workplace and tap Get.
- Tap an invite link, or use Join a Meeting with the ID.
- Allow camera and microphone, and join audio.
- Sign in only if you need to host.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
He specializes in writing content about iPhones, Android devices, Microsoft Office, and many other popular applications and devices.