To ensure the Dartmouth community has the latest privacy and security updates Information, Technology and Consulting periodically updates the minimum version required to use Zoom.
Minimum version schedule-2026
ITC will update the minimum version requirement for the Zoom client quarterly at 5pm. This will take place between each academic term.
- March 17th
- June 24th
- Aug 26th
- Dec 8th
If you update your Zoom client right before the end of the term, you will see no disruption.
Manual update your Zoom client
- Open your Zoom desktop client app.
- Click on your profile image or initials in the top right.
- Click on Check for Updates in the drop-down menu.
If you are having trouble updating the client, download the latest version and install. This will ensure you have the latest version.
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Turn on auto updates
If you have a Dartmouth managed computer, this setting has already been enabled in your Zoom install.
- Sign into the Zoom desktop client app.
- Click on your profile image or initials in the top right.
- Click on Settings.
- Click on General in the left menu.
- Scroll down to Zoom Updates and enable Automatically keep Zoom desktop client up to date.
- Choose Slow for fewer updates or Fast to receive the newest features and updates.
- Note: Occasionally the Slow auto update track will not keep up with our quarterly schedule.
- We recommend using the Fast auto update track to stay ahead of the minimum version updates.
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