Support for Your Webinar Experience
Tips and Tricks to Make your Webinar Experience Better
Check your internet connection by
joining a test meeting on Zoom
To have the best experience while on a training, please close all other programs and apps on your device which could be limiting your system resources. If there are other people using your internet connection, it could affect your experience as well.

System requirements
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in
Supported operating systems
- macOS X with macOS X (10.13) or later
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
- Mint 17.1 or higher
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or higher
- Oracle Linux 8.0 or higher
- CentOS 8 or higher
- Fedora 21 or higher
- OpenSUSE 13.2 or higher
- ArchLinux (64-bit only)
Supported tablet devices
- Surface PRO 2 or higher, running Windows 8.1 or higher
- Tablet PCs running Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
- Tablet PCs only support the desktop app.
Supported web browsers
- Desktop
- Chrome: Within the current and past 2 versions
- Firefox: Within the current and past 2 versions
- Edge: Within the current and past 2 versions
- Safari: Within the current and past 2 versions
- Mobile
- Safari: Within the current and past 2 versions
- Chrome: Within the current and past 2 versions
- Firefox: Within the current and past 2 version
*From Zoom Support
Issues with Audio
If you experience audio issues when in a training, please first make sure you are connected to the audio using the audio button in the zoom task bar. If issues persist, log out and log back in to attempt to fix the issue.
Other tips:
Check audio settings
- Make sure that the correct audio output is selected.
- Adjust the sound or volume settings.
Check your device
- Check if the microphone, speakers, or headphones are plugged in and not muted.
- Unplug the device, then plug it back in.
- If it’s a Bluetooth device, ensure that it is turned on and connected properly.
- Make sure that you are using a supported USB device for Zoom.
- Ensure that no other applications are using the microphone at the same time.
Check headphone connectivity
In addition to making sure that your headphones are plugged in and not muted, try the following steps:
- For Bluetooth headphones, troubleshoot common Bluetooth issues.
- For wired headphones on Windows devices, you may need to adjust the volume mixer within your device's settings to ensure that the Zoom app is not muted.
Test your audio
- Test your audio to ensure that it is working properly.
- Record a message to test your microphone, then listen to the playback to test your speakers or headphones.
Check antivirus software
- As some antivirus software, such as Kaspersky, may prevent applications from accessing your mic, check your antivirus software to ensure Zoom is allowed to access your mic.
Check for any audio drivers
- Check for any audio drivers updates.
- Uninstall and reinstall any audio drivers.
Perform general troubleshooting for audio issues
- Make sure that you have downloaded the latest version.
- Uninstall the app, then download and reinstall it.
- Check for any available operating system updates.
- Clear cache and cookies from the settings.
- Restart your browser or device.
*From Zoom Support
Issues with Connectivity
The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participant‘s’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3/4/5G, WiFi, or wired networks.
Recommended bandwidth for webinar attendees:
- For panelists video on:
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- ~600kbps (down) for high-quality video
- ~1.2-1.8Mbps (down) for 720p HD video
- ~2-3Mbps (down) for 1080p HD video
3 main factors that сan have a negative impact on your bandwidth:
- Your Wi-Fi router
- Your Internet Service Provider
- Your device
How To Improve Your Bandwidth
1. Turn off background apps
2. Try different browsers
3. Use wired connection
4. Run an antivirus scan
5. Change your router’s location
6. Reboot your router
7. Update your router’s software & check settings
8. Configure Quality of Service
9. Get a high-end router
10. Boost your Wi-Fi signal with a Wireless Repeater
11. Get a BT Broadband Accelerator
12. Contact your Internet Service Provider
13. Upgrade your Internet plan
14. Update your device or get a new one
15. Use a VPN