# How to Unmute Microphones on Zoom

> To unmute microphones in Zoom, click Join Audio By Computer, tap Unmute in the bottom-left corner to activate your own mic, or open Participants, hover over a participant's name, and click Unmute to activate theirs instantly.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-unmute-microphones-on-zoom/
Apps: Zoom
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5052ab56e05a00ffcedd/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside the meeting room, click 'Join Audio By Computer' to get started.
2. Head over to the bottom-left corner and tap 'Unmute' if you wish to activate your microphone and speak during the meeting.
3. Alternatively, click 'Participants' to access other related options.
4. From there, hover your mouse cursor over the name of the participant and click the 'Unmute' button next to it.
5. After completing these steps, the microphone of the selected participant will be activated instantly.