How to Mute All Participants in Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Mute All Participants in Zoom: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started.
Following that, go to the menu bar and tap 'Participants'.
Click 'Mute All' afterwards.
Subsequently, click 'Continue' to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, all the participants of your Zoom meeting will be muted instantly.
Quick answer: To silence everyone in a Zoom meeting, start a new session from the dashboard, open the participants menu, click mute all, and confirm your request by selecting continue to instantly mute all attendees.
About this Zoom tutorial
Instantly mute all participants in your Zoom meeting by opening the participants menu and confirming the mute request from the dashboard. This guide shows how to mute All Participants in Zoom in 5 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started" and finishing with "After completing these steps, all the participants of your Zoom meeting will be muted i...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zoom interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to mute All Participants in Zoom?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zoom data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zoom. Related guides: How to Mute Microphones During the Zoom Meeting, How to Mute Someone on Zoom and How to Present on Zoom. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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