Trying to connect to Zoom but it's not working for you? Zoom may be experiencing glitches.
On the other hand, there could also be problems with your Internet or Wi-Fi access or even your computer. Fortunately, there are some key ways you can determine if the problem is just you, or if Zoom is affecting everyone.
If you think Zoom is closed to everyone (not just you), try these quick steps to check if you're right.
Check the Zoom service status page. The Zoom status page is the perfect first place to look when you're wondering, "Is Zoom working?" It breaks down every part of Zoom and shows you exactly what is currently running and what may or may not be experiencing issues.
Search #Zoomdown in X (formerly Twitter). If the site isn't accessible to everyone, someone might have tweeted about it. Check the tweets, but also pay attention to the tweet timestamps to make sure they don't discuss an earlier time when Zoom wasn't working. Also note that you may receive other tweets using the word "Zoom."
Can't access X? Try other major sites such as Google or YouTube. If you can't view them either, the problem is almost certainly with you or your ISP.
Use a third-party "status checker" website. Popular options include "Down For Each Or Just Me," "DownDetector," and "Is It Down Right Now?" They will all tell you whether Zoom works for others.
If no one else is reporting issues with Zoom, then the problem is most likely on your end.
If Zoom seems to be working well for others (but not you), there are a few things you can try.
Make sure you are actually visiting https://zoom.us and not an unofficial clone or the wrong address.
If you can't access Zoom from a web browser, try using the Zoom app on your PC, Mac, or phone. If the Zoom app doesn't seem to be working, try using the browser on your smartphone or tablet.
Close all browser windows, wait 30 seconds, open a window, and try to access the Zoom website again. Do the same for the Zoom app. If you are using the app on a smartphone or tablet, make sure you close the app properly. Learn the complete method on how to close Android apps and how to quit apps on iPhone instead of simply closing them.
If an app or browser window seems to be stuck and won't close properly, try restarting your device.
Clear your browser's cache.
Clear your browser cookies.
Check your computer for malware.
Restart your computer.
Sometimes, there may be a problem with your DNS server. If you feel comfortable switching DNS servers, there are many free and public methods, but they may require more advanced knowledge.
If Zoom doesn't resolve your issue, there may be an issue with your internet connection. One major problem can be when you have too many devices that use up your network bandwidth, eventually slowing down your internet to the point where you can't use it. This can be a critical issue for video conferencing applications like Zoom that rely on large amounts of bandwidth. However, things may be more complicated than that. Please contact your ISP for further assistance.
PayPal can display standard HTTP status code errors such as 500 Internal Server Error, 403 Forbidden, and 404 Not Found, but it can also display specific error codes that are unique to Zoom. This is key to know.
- Error code 5000-5004 or 104101-104118 : This error code indicates a problem connecting to Zoom's servers. This may mean that your firewall or antivirus software is blocking the server, so you need to disable them. Sometimes, this may simply mean that the service is down.
If you're still having issues using Zoom, try waiting until it's resolved. When Zoom is in high demand, it can run into issues and throw errors when overloaded. In particular, problems may arise if you want to start the meeting on the hour. Try to start the meeting a few minutes after get off work hours to avoid an overall "rush" so nothing goes wrong.
