Learn how to start and use Zoom for meetings on Upwork, including recording details and browser access—no Zoom account needed.
How do I start a Zoom meeting on Upwork?
- In Upwork Messages, select the video camera icon
- Choose a meeting type. Options include:
- Zoom meeting (not recorded)
- Recorded Zoom meeting
- Dial in to a Zoom meeting (You’ll get a pop-up prompt to start a Zoom meeting. Then you’ll get a phone number and passcode)
- First-time users will receive a prompt to review and accept Zoom's Terms of Service. You don't need to have or create a Zoom account
- A Join Zoom meeting link will be posted into the message thread for you and other participants, press it to join
How do I join a Zoom meeting?
You can join an active or scheduled meeting by choosing the Join Zoom meeting link in your Upwork Messages thread. You can join meetings from both web browsers and the Zoom app.
How do I schedule a Zoom meeting?
You can schedule Zoom meetings in advance by choosing the calendar icon in Upwork Messages. Learn more about scheduling meetings on Upwork.
Important info about Zoom meetings
- Recording: Recordings are available for seven days after the meeting, then automatically deleted. Recordings cannot be disabled once a meeting has started. Learn more about recorded Zoom meetings
- No Zoom account needed: Upwork's Zoom integration lets you join meetings directly from a web browser or the Zoom app and collaborate easily right on the Upwork platform
- Features: The Zoom integration on Upwork is specific to video communication. For text chat, you can use the chat feature within Upwork Messages
Note: Individual data rates from your internet or phone provider may apply when using video and voice meeting services.