How to Take Attendance in Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Take Attendance 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 click 'Apps'.
Select 'Attendance Taker' from the list of options under My Apps.
Go to the 'One-Time Attendance' tab afterwards.
Finally, tap the 'Take Attendance Now' button to start taking the attendance of the participants.
Quick answer: To log participant presence in Zoom, start a new meeting from the main dashboard, open Apps from the menu bar, and choose Attendance Taker under My Apps. Next, navigate to the One-Time Attendance tab and tap the Take Attendance Now button.
About this Zoom tutorial
Record participant presence quickly in Zoom by launching a meeting, opening the Attendance Taker app, and capturing data instantly. This guide shows how to take Attendance in Zoom in 5 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to get started" and finishing with "Finally, tap the 'Take Attendance Now' button to start taking the attendance of the par...". 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 take Attendance 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 Test the Zoom Application, How to Transcribe Zoom Meetings and How to Unlock a Zoom Account. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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