How to Share the Sound on Zoom Without Sharing the Screen
- George Apostolov
How to Share the Sound on Zoom Without Sharing the Screen: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting'.
Tap 'Join Audio By Computer' afterwards.
Following that, navigate to the menu bar and click 'Share'.
Next, tap the 'Advanced' tab. to access various sharing settings.
Select 'Computer Audio' from the list of options and then click 'Share' afterwards.
After completing these steps, your computer sound will be shared during the Zoom meeting while your screen remains private.
Quick answer: To share computer audio without screen sharing in Zoom, start a meeting and join audio by computer. Next, click Share in the menu bar, select the Advanced tab, choose Computer Audio from the options, and click Share to keep your screen private while broadcasting sound.
About this Zoom tutorial
Stream computer audio securely in Zoom without displaying your desktop by using the advanced share settings during a meeting. This guide shows how to share the Sound on Zoom Without Sharing the Screen in 6 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your computer sound will be shared during the Zoom meetin...". 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 share the Sound on Zoom Without Sharing the Screen?
6 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 Sign Up For a Zoom Account, How to Take Attendance in Zoom and How to Test the Zoom Application. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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