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Zoom app minimum version update effective Feb 17

Posted by Lauren Bruce on February 10, 2022

This article was published on February 10, 2022 and has not been updated since. It remains published for archival purposes, but its subject matter may be out of date.

Effective February 17, 2022, the minimum version requirement for the Zoom computer and mobile application will be updated from 5.6.3 to 5.8.6. All UW–Madison Zoom accounts and individuals attending UW–Madison Zoom hosted meetings will be required to use version 5.8.6 or later.

Individuals who only use a web browser (example: Firefox, Chrome, Safari) to access Zoom at uwmadison.zoom.us will not be affected.

The minimum version requirement is being updated to ensure all UW–Madison Zoom accounts and their attendees are using the latest privacy/security enhancements and features.

Requirements

  • Check your Zoom computer or mobile application version.
  • Update the application if the minimum version is not 5.8.6 or later.
  • Contact your IT department if they need help updating their Zoom computer or mobile application.

As Zoom releases new versions of their computer and mobile applications, we will continue to adjust the minimum version from 5.8.6 to a version that includes the latest privacy and security enhancements. Announcements will be made in TechNews and the Zoom KnowledgeBase news section when the minimum version is modified.