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Start a call

Zulip makes it convenient to add a video or voice call link to any message, using the call provider (Jitsi, Zoom, etc.) configured by your organization's administrators.

Start a video call

When you join a call, you may need to log in to a separate account for the call provider (Jitsi, Zoom, etc.).

  • Desktop/Web
  • Mobile

  1. Open the compose box.

  2. Click the Add video call () icon at the bottom of the compose box. This will insert a Join video call. link into your message.

  3. Send the message.

  4. Click on the link in the message to start or join the call.

You can replace the "Join video call." label for the link with any text you like.

  1. Navigate to a channel, topic, or direct message view.

  2. Tap the Add video call ( video ) icon at the bottom of the app. This will insert a Click to join video call link into your message.

  3. If you are in a channel view, choose a destination topic by tapping the compose box and selecting an existing topic or typing a new topic name.

  4. Send the message.

  5. Tap the link in the message to start or join the call.

You can replace the "Click to join video call" label for the link with any text you like.

Start a voice call

  • Desktop/Web

  1. Open the compose box.

  2. Click the Add voice call () icon at the bottom of the compose box. This will insert a Join voice call. link into your message.

  3. Send the message.

  4. Click on the link in the message to start or join the call.

You can replace the "Join voice call." label for the link with any text you like.

If you linked your Zoom account to Zulip, and no longer want it to be connected, you can unlink it.

  • Instructions for all platforms

  1. Log in to the Zoom App Marketplace, and select Manage.

  2. Select Added Apps and click the Remove button next to the Zulip app.

  3. Click Confirm.

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