How to Unmute Microphones on Zoom
- George Apostolov
How to Unmute Microphones on Zoom: step-by-step guide
Inside the meeting room, click 'Join Audio By Computer' to get started.
Head over to the bottom-left corner and tap 'Unmute' if you wish to activate your microphone and speak during the meeting.
Alternatively, click 'Participants' to access other related options.
From there, hover your mouse cursor over the name of the participant and click the 'Unmute' button next to it.
After completing these steps, the microphone of the selected participant will be activated instantly.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Zoom tutorial
Activate your microphone or unmute other participants during a Zoom meeting using the audio controls and participant menu options. This guide shows how to unmute Microphones on Zoom in 5 steps, starting with "Inside the meeting room, click 'Join Audio By Computer' to get started" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the microphone of the selected participant will be activa...". 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 unmute Microphones on 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 Update the Zoom Meeting Details, How to Upgrade the Zoom Account and How to Use Spotlight on Zoom. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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