Changes to Zoom for Chromebook: IMPORTANT!

This is important information for Chromebook users who use ZOOM.

• Zoom is ending support for its current Chrome OS App.
• Starting in early November 2022, a new app will be needed to view Zoom presentations.
• You will need a private Gmail address to obtain this app through the Google Play Store.
• This page will show you how to obtain and access this app.

1) Get a free @gmail.com email account.

• Google Support Page describing how to sign up for a free Gmail account.
• YouTube Video describing how to create a new Gmail account. 

2) Sign into Chromebook with the @gmail account and install the new, free Zoom PWA App for Chromebook from the Play Store.

• Link to obtain new Zoom PWA App from Google Play Store
• How to Add the New Zoom App on a Chromebook Documentation
• How to Add the New Zoom App - Helpful Video Playlist.

3) Open an incognito window to access your STCC Blackboard account and use ZOOM for classes.

• How to open an incognito window in Google Chrome from Google Support.
  • SHORTCUT:  Press Ctrl + Shift + n to open a new incognito browser window in Chrome. 
• How to use the new Zoom PWA app on Blackboard Documentation

See also STCC Library Chromebook FAQ