How to Install Zoom for MacOS Without Administrative Privileges

Summary

Installing Zoom on MacOS without local administrator access.

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The following steps can used to install and update Zoom on any Mac without local administrative access permissions. Do not use your local administrative access to install zoom on a CSUMB asset because it will make future updates to the Zoom software more difficult and may require a service ticket. 

 

  1. Download the Zoom installer at the start of any meeting. Alternatively, you can install and test ahead of time at this address https://zoom.us/test.
  2. On the meeting start screen, click "download & run Zoom". 
    Zoom meeting start page
  3. You may need to find the Zoom.pkg installer if the installer doesn't automatically open. You should find it in your downloads folder. Do a search for Zoom.pkg if you have trouble finding it.
  4. Double-click Zoom.pkg installer.
  5. Continue clicking through the installer to the Installation Type screen. Click the Change Install Location button. 
    Zoom install: change location
  6. Select Install for me only and click Continue. Note: this is the most important step. You will not be able to update the software yourself if you choose any option other than Install for me only.
    Zoom install: For me only
  7. The installer text should read: "Click install to perform a standard installation of this software in your home folder. Only the current user of this computer will be able to use this software." 
    Zoom install: only current user
  8. Click Install. The admin password will not be required.
  9. Click Close when it is done installing.

Reminder: Saving all documents to the cloud instead of your computer can be a lifesaver, especially if you are having an issue with your CSUMB computer and the computer needs to be swapped out.

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Article ID: 105097
Created
Fri 4/10/20 1:28 PM
Modified
Tue 8/2/22 1:01 PM

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