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Zoom Meeting SDK for Web - Embed Zoom meeting capabilities into web applications. Two integration options: Client View (full-page, familiar Zoom UI) and Component View (embeddable, Promise-based API). Includes SharedArrayBuffer setup for HD video, gallery view, and virtual backgrounds.

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Zoom Meeting SDK (Web)

Embed Zoom meeting capabilities into web applications with two integration options: Client View (full-page) or Component View (embeddable).

How to Implement a Custom Video User Interface for a Zoom Meeting in a Web App

Use Meeting SDK Web Component View.

Do not use Video SDK for this question unless the user is explicitly building a non-meeting session product.

Minimal architecture:

Browser page
  -> fetch Meeting SDK signature from backend
  -> ZoomMtgEmbedded.createClient()
  -> client.init({ zoomAppRoot })
  -> client.join({ signature, sdkKey, meetingNumber, userName, password })
  -> apply layout/style/customize options around the embedded meeting container

Minimal implementation:

import ZoomMtgEmbedded from '@zoom/meetingsdk/embedded';

const client = ZoomMtgEmbedded.createClient();

export async function startEmbeddedMeeting(meetingNumber: string, userName: string, password: string) {
  const sigRes = await fetch('/api/signature', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
    body: JSON.stringify({ meetingNumber, role: 0 }),
  });

  if (!sigRes.ok) throw new Error(`signature_fetch_failed:${sigRes.status}`);

  const { signature, sdkKey } = await sigRes.json();

  await client.init({
    zoomAppRoot: document.getElementById('meetingSDKElement')!,
    language: 'en-US',
    patchJsMedia: true,
    leaveOnPageUnload: true,
    customize: {
      video: { isResizable: true, popper: { disableDraggable: false } },
    },
  });

  await client.join({
    signature,
    sdkKey,
    meetingNumber,
    userName,
    password,
  });
}

Common failure points:

  • wrong route: Video SDK instead of Meeting SDK Component View
  • missing backend signature endpoint
  • wrong password field (password here, not passWord)
  • missing OBF/ZAK requirements for meetings outside the app account
  • missing SharedArrayBuffer headers when higher-end meeting features are expected

Hard Routing Rule

If the user wants a custom video user interface for a Zoom meeting in a web app, route to Component View, not Video SDK.

  • Meeting SDK Component View = custom UI for a real Zoom meeting
  • Video SDK Web = custom UI for a non-meeting video session product

For the direct custom-meeting-UI path, start with component-view/SKILL.md.

New to Web SDK? Start Here!

The fastest way to master the SDK:

  1. Choose Your View - Client View vs Component View - Understand the key architectural differences
  2. Quick Start - Client View or Component View - Get a working meeting in minutes
  3. SharedArrayBuffer - concepts/sharedarraybuffer.md - Required for HD video, gallery view, virtual backgrounds
  4. Optional preflight diagnostics - ../../probe-sdk/SKILL.md - Validate browser/device/network before join

Building a Custom Integration?

Having issues?

  • Join errors → Check signature generation and password spelling (passWord vs password)
  • HD video not working → Enable SharedArrayBuffer headers
  • Complete navigation → SKILL.md

Optional Preflight Gate (Probe SDK)

For unstable first-join environments, run Probe SDK checks before calling ZoomMtg.init() or client.join():

  1. Run Probe permissions/device/network diagnostics.
  2. Apply readiness policy (allow, warn, block).
  3. Continue to Meeting SDK join only for allow/approved warn.

See ../../probe-sdk/SKILL.md and ../../general/use-cases/probe-sdk-preflight-readiness-gate.md.

Client View vs Component View

CRITICAL DIFFERENCE: These are two completely different APIs with different patterns!

AspectClient ViewComponent View
ObjectZoomMtg (global singleton)ZoomMtgEmbedded.createClient() (instance)
API StyleCallbacksPromises
UIFull-page takeoverEmbeddable in any container
Password parampassWord (capital W)password (lowercase)
EventsinMeetingServiceListener()on()/off()
Import (npm)import { ZoomMtg } from '@zoom/meetingsdk'import ZoomMtgEmbedded from '@zoom/meetingsdk/embedded'
CDNzoom-meeting-{VERSION}.min.jszoom-meeting-embedded-{VERSION}.min.js
Best ForQuick integration, standard Zoom UICustom layouts, React/Vue apps

When to Use Which

Use Client View when:

  • You want the familiar Zoom meeting interface
  • Quick integration is priority over customization
  • Full-page meeting experience is acceptable

Use Component View when:

  • You need to embed meetings in a specific area of your page
  • Building React/Vue/Angular applications
  • You want Promise-based async/await syntax
  • Custom positioning and resizing is required

Authentication Endpoint (Required)

Both views require a JWT signature from a backend server. Never expose your SDK Secret in frontend code!

# Clone Zoom's official auth endpoint
git clone https://github.com/zoom/meetingsdk-auth-endpoint-sample --depth 1
cd meetingsdk-auth-endpoint-sample
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your SDK Key and Secret
npm install && npm run start

Signature Generation

The signature encodes:

  • sdkKey (or clientId for newer apps)
  • meetingNumber
  • role (0 = participant, 1 = host)
  • iat (issued at timestamp)
  • exp (expiration timestamp)
  • tokenExp (token expiration)

IMPORTANT (March 2026): Apps joining meetings outside their account will require an App Privilege Token (OBF) or ZAK token. See Authorization Requirements.

Core Workflow

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Get Signature │───►│   init()        │───►│   join()        │
│   (from backend)│    │   (SDK setup)   │    │   (enter mtg)   │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘
                              │                       │
                              ▼                       ▼
                       success/error            success/error
                        callback                 callback
                     (or Promise resolve)    (or Promise resolve)

Client View API Reference

ZoomMtg.init() - Key Options

ZoomMtg.init({
  // Required
  leaveUrl: string,              // URL to redirect after leaving

  // Display Options
  showMeetingHeader: boolean,    // Show meeting number/topic (default: true)
  disableInvite: boolean,        // Hide invite button (default: false)
  disableRecord: boolean,        // Hide record button (default: false)
  disableJoinAudio: boolean,     // Hide join audio option (default: false)
  disablePreview: boolean,       // Skip A/V preview (default: false)
  
  // HD Video (requires SharedArrayBuffer)
  enableHD: boolean,             // Enable 720p (default: true for >=2.8.0)
  enableFullHD: boolean,         // Enable 1080p for webinars (default: false)
  
  // View Options
  defaultView: 'gallery' | 'speaker' | 'multiSpeaker',
  
  // Feature Toggles
  isSupportChat: boolean,        // Enable chat (default: true)
  isSupportCC: boolean,          // Enable closed captions (default: true)
  isSupportBreakout: boolean,    // Enable breakout rooms (default: true)
  isSupportPolling: boolean,     // Enable polling (default: true)
  isSupportQA: boolean,          // Enable Q&A for webinars (default: true)
  
  // Cross-Origin
  disableCORP: boolean,          // For dev without COOP/COEP headers
  
  // Callbacks
  success: Function,
  error: Function,
});

ZoomMtg.join() - Key Options

ZoomMtg.join({
  // Required
  signature: string,             // JWT signature from backend
  meetingNumber: string | number,
  userName: string,
  
  // Authentication
  passWord: string,              // Meeting password (capital W!)
  zak: string,                   // Host's ZAK token (required to start)
  tk: string,                    // Registration token (if required)
  obfToken: string,              // App Privilege Token (for 2026 requirement)
  
  // Optional
  userEmail: string,             // Required for webinars
  customerKey: string,           // Custom identifier (max 36 chars)
  
  // Callbacks
  success: Function,
  error: Function,
});

Event Listeners (Client View)

// User events
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onUserJoin', (data) => {
  console.log('User joined:', data);
});

ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onUserLeave', (data) => {
  console.log('User left:', data);
  // data.reasonCode values:
  // 0: OTHER
  // 1: HOST_ENDED_MEETING
  // 2: SELF_LEAVE_FROM_IN_MEETING
  // 3: SELF_LEAVE_FROM_WAITING_ROOM
  // 4: SELF_LEAVE_FROM_WAITING_FOR_HOST_START
  // 5: MEETING_TRANSFER
  // 6: KICK_OUT_FROM_MEETING
  // 7: KICK_OUT_FROM_WAITING_ROOM
  // 8: LEAVE_FROM_DISCLAIMER
});

ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onUserUpdate', (data) => {
  console.log('User updated:', data);
});

// Meeting status
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onMeetingStatus', (data) => {
  // status: 1=connecting, 2=connected, 3=disconnected, 4=reconnecting
  console.log('Meeting status:', data.status);
});

// Waiting room
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onUserIsInWaitingRoom', (data) => {
  console.log('User in waiting room:', data);
});

// Active speaker detection
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onActiveSpeaker', (data) => {
  // [{userId: number, userName: string}]
  console.log('Active speaker:', data);
});

// Network quality monitoring
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onNetworkQualityChange', (data) => {
  // {level: 0-5, userId, type: 'uplink'}
  // 0-1 = bad, 2 = normal, 3-5 = good
  if (data.level <= 1) {
    console.warn('Poor network quality');
  }
});

// Join performance metrics
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onJoinSpeed', (data) => {
  console.log('Join speed metrics:', data);
  // Useful for performance monitoring dashboards
});

// Chat
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onReceiveChatMsg', (data) => {
  console.log('Chat message:', data);
});

// Recording
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onRecordingChange', (data) => {
  console.log('Recording status:', data);
});

// Screen sharing
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onShareContentChange', (data) => {
  console.log('Share content changed:', data);
});

// Transcription (requires "save closed captions" enabled)
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onReceiveTranscriptionMsg', (data) => {
  console.log('Transcription:', data);
});

// Breakout room status
ZoomMtg.inMeetingServiceListener('onRoomStatusChange', (data) => {
  // status: 2=InProgress, 3=Closing, 4=Closed
  console.log('Breakout room status:', data);
});

Common Methods (Client View)

// Get current user info
ZoomMtg.getCurrentUser({
  success: (res) => console.log(res.result.currentUser)
});

// Get all attendees
ZoomMtg.getAttendeeslist({});

// Audio/Video control
ZoomMtg.mute({ userId, mute: true });
ZoomMtg.muteAll({ muteAll: true });

// Chat
ZoomMtg.sendChat({ message: 'Hello!', userId: 0 }); // 0 = everyone

// Leave/End
ZoomMtg.leaveMeeting({});
ZoomMtg.endMeeting({});

// Host controls
ZoomMtg.makeHost({ userId });
ZoomMtg.makeCoHost({ oderId });
ZoomMtg.expel({ userId });  // Remove participant
ZoomMtg.putOnHold({ oderId, bHold: true });

// Breakout rooms
ZoomMtg.createBreakoutRoom({ rooms: [...] });
ZoomMtg.openBreakoutRooms({});
ZoomMtg.closeBreakoutRooms({});

// Virtual background
ZoomMtg.setVirtualBackground({ imageUrl: '...' });

Component View API Reference

client.init() - Key Options

await client.init({
  // Required
  zoomAppRoot: HTMLElement,      // Container element

  // Display
  language: string,              // e.g., 'en-US'
  debug: boolean,                // Enable debug logging (default: false)
  
  // Media
  patchJsMedia: boolean,         // Auto-apply media fixes (default: false)
  leaveOnPageUnload: boolean,    // Clean up on page unload (default: false)
  
  // Video
  enableHD: boolean,             // Enable 720p
  enableFullHD: boolean,         // Enable 1080p
  
  // Customization
  customize: {
    video: {
      isResizable: boolean,
      viewSizes: { default: { width, height } }
    },
    meetingInfo: ['topic', 'host', 'mn', 'pwd', 'telPwd', 'invite', 'participant', 'dc', 'enctype'],
    toolbar: {
      buttons: [
        {
          text: 'Custom Button',
          className: 'custom-btn',
          onClick: () => {
            console.log('Custom button clicked');
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  
  // For ZFG
  webEndpoint: string,
  assetPath: string,             // Custom path for AV libraries (self-hosting)
});

client.join() - Key Options

await client.join({
  // Required
  signature: string,
  sdkKey: string,
  meetingNumber: string | number,
  userName: string,
  
  // Authentication  
  password: string,              // Lowercase! (different from Client View)
  zak: string,                   // Host's ZAK token
  tk: string,                    // Registration token
  
  // Optional
  userEmail: string,
});

Event Listeners (Component View)

// Connection state
client.on('connection-change', (payload) => {
  // payload.state: 'Connecting', 'Connected', 'Reconnecting', 'Closed'
  console.log('Connection:', payload.state);
});

// User events
client.on('user-added', (payload) => {
  console.log('Users added:', payload);
});

client.on('user-removed', (payload) => {
  console.log('Users removed:', payload);
});

client.on('user-updated', (payload) => {
  console.log('Users updated:', payload);
});

// Active speaker
client.on('active-speaker', (payload) => {
  console.log('Active speaker:', payload);
});

// Video state
client.on('video-active-change', (payload) => {
  console.log('Video active:', payload);
});

// Unsubscribe
client.off('connection-change', handler);

Common Methods (Component View)

// Get current user
const currentUser = client.getCurrentUser();

// Get all participants
const participants = client.getParticipantsList();

// Audio control
await client.mute(true);
await client.muteAudio(userId, true);

// Video control
await client.muteVideo(userId, true);

// Leave
client.leaveMeeting();

// End (host only)
client.endMeeting();

SharedArrayBuffer (CRITICAL for HD)

SharedArrayBuffer enables advanced features:

  • 720p/1080p video
  • Gallery view
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Background noise suppression

Enable with HTTP Headers

Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy: same-origin
Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy: require-corp

Verify in Browser

if (typeof SharedArrayBuffer === 'function') {
  console.log('SharedArrayBuffer enabled!');
} else {
  console.warn('HD features will be limited');
}

// Or check cross-origin isolation
console.log('Cross-origin isolated:', window.crossOriginIsolated);

Platform-Specific Setup

See concepts/sharedarraybuffer.md for:

  • Vercel, Netlify, AWS CloudFront configuration
  • nginx/Apache configuration
  • Service worker fallback for GitHub Pages

Development Setup (Two-Server Pattern)

The official samples use a two-server pattern for development because COOP/COEP headers can break navigation:

// Server 1: Main app (port 9999) - NO isolation headers
// Serves index.html, navigation works normally

// Server 2: Meeting page (port 9998) - WITH isolation headers
// Serves meeting.html with SharedArrayBuffer support

// Main server proxies to meeting server
proxy: [{
  path: '/meeting.html',
  target: 'http://YOUR_MEETING_SERVER_HOST:9998/'
}]

Vite config with headers:

// vite.config.ts
export default defineConfig({
  server: {
    headers: {
      'Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy': 'require-corp',
      'Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy': 'same-origin',
    }
  }
});

Browser Support Matrix

FeatureChromeFirefoxSafariEdgeiOSAndroid
720p (receive)YesYesYesYesYesYes
720p (send)Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*Yes*
Virtual backgroundYesYesNoYesNoNo
Screen share (send)YesYesSafari 17+YesNoNo
Gallery viewYesYesYes**YesYesYes

*Requires SharedArrayBuffer **Safari 17+ with macOS Sonoma

See concepts/browser-support.md for complete matrix.

Zoom for Government (ZFG)

Option 1: ZFG-specific NPM Package

{
  "dependencies": {
    "@zoom/meetingsdk": "3.11.2-zfg"
  }
}

Option 2: Configure ZFG Endpoints

Client View:

ZoomMtg.setZoomJSLib('https://source.zoomgov.com/{VERSION}/lib', '/av');
ZoomMtg.init({
  webEndpoint: 'www.zoomgov.com',
  ...
});

Component View:

await client.init({
  webEndpoint: 'www.zoomgov.com',
  assetPath: 'https://source.zoomgov.com/{VERSION}/lib/av',
  ...
});

China CDN

// Set before preLoadWasm()
ZoomMtg.setZoomJSLib('https://jssdk.zoomus.cn/{VERSION}/lib', '/av');

React Integration

Official Pattern (from zoom/meetingsdk-react-sample)

The official React sample uses imperative initialization rather than React hooks:

import { ZoomMtg } from '@zoom/meetingsdk';

// Preload at module level (outside component)
ZoomMtg.preLoadWasm();
ZoomMtg.prepareWebSDK();

function App() {
  const authEndpoint = import.meta.env.VITE_AUTH_ENDPOINT;
  const meetingNumber = '';
  const passWord = '';
  const role = 0;
  const userName = 'React User';

  const getSignature = async () => {
    const response = await fetch(authEndpoint, {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        meetingNumber,
        role,
      }),
    });
    const data = await response.json();
    startMeeting(data.signature);
  };

  const startMeeting = (signature: string) => {
    document.getElementById('zmmtg-root')!.style.display = 'block';

    ZoomMtg.init({
      leaveUrl: window.location.origin,
      patchJsMedia: true,
      leaveOnPageUnload: true,
      success: () => {
        ZoomMtg.join({
          signature,
          meetingNumber,
          userName,
          passWord,
          success: (res) => console.log('Joined:', res),
          error: (err) => console.error('Join error:', err),
        });
      },
      error: (err) => console.error('Init error:', err),
    });
  };

  return (
    <button onClick={getSignature}>Join Meeting</button>
  );
}

React Gotchas (from official samples)

IssueProblemSolution
Client RecreationcreateClient() in component body runs every renderUse useRef to persist client
No useEffectOfficial sample doesn't use React lifecycle hooksSDK's leaveOnPageUnload handles cleanup
Direct DOMSample uses getElementByIdUse useRef<HTMLDivElement> in production
No Error StateSilent failuresAdd useState for error handling
Module-Scope Side EffectspreLoadWasm() at top levelMay cause issues with SSR

Production-Ready React Pattern

import { useEffect, useRef, useState, useCallback } from 'react';
import ZoomMtgEmbedded from '@zoom/meetingsdk/embedded';

type ZoomClient = ReturnType<typeof ZoomMtgEmbedded.createClient>;

function ZoomMeeting({ meetingNumber, password, userName }: Props) {
  const clientRef = useRef<ZoomClient | null>(null);
  const containerRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
  const [isJoining, setIsJoining] = useState(false);
  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);

  // Create client once
  useEffect(() => {
    if (!clientRef.current) {
      clientRef.current = ZoomMtgEmbedded.createClient();
    }
  }, []);

  const joinMeeting = useCallback(async () => {
    if (!clientRef.current || !containerRef.current) return;
    
    setIsJoining(true);
    setError(null);

    try {
      // Get signature from your backend
      const response = await fetch('/api/signature', {
        method: 'POST',
        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
        body: JSON.stringify({ meetingNumber, role: 0 }),
      });
      const { signature, sdkKey } = await response.json();
      
      await clientRef.current.init({
        zoomAppRoot: containerRef.current,
        language: 'en-US',
        patchJsMedia: true,
        leaveOnPageUnload: true,
      });

      await clientRef.current.join({
        signature,
        sdkKey,
        meetingNumber,
        password,
        userName,
      });
    } catch (err) {
      setError(err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to join');
    } finally {
      setIsJoining(false);
    }
  }, [meetingNumber, password, userName]);

  return (
    <div>
      <div ref={containerRef} style={{ width: '100%', height: '500px' }} />
      <button onClick={joinMeeting} disabled={isJoining}>
        {isJoining ? 'Joining...' : 'Join Meeting'}
      </button>
      {error && <div className="error">{error}</div>}
    </div>
  );
}

Environment Variables (Vite)

# .env.local
VITE_AUTH_ENDPOINT=http://YOUR_AUTH_SERVER_HOST:4000
VITE_SDK_KEY=your_sdk_key
const authEndpoint = import.meta.env.VITE_AUTH_ENDPOINT;
const sdkKey = import.meta.env.VITE_SDK_KEY;

Detailed References

Core Documentation

Concepts

Troubleshooting

Examples

Helper Utilities

// Users can paste full Zoom invite links
document.getElementById('meeting_number').addEventListener('input', (e) => {
  // Extract meeting number (9-11 digits)
  let meetingNumber = e.target.value.replace(/([^0-9])+/i, '');
  if (meetingNumber.match(/([0-9]{9,11})/)) {
    meetingNumber = meetingNumber.match(/([0-9]{9,11})/)[1];
  }
  
  // Auto-extract password from invite link
  const pwdMatch = e.target.value.match(/pwd=([\d,\w]+)/);
  if (pwdMatch) {
    document.getElementById('password').value = pwdMatch[1];
  }
});

Dynamic Language Switching

// Change language at runtime
document.getElementById('language').addEventListener('change', (e) => {
  const lang = e.target.value;
  ZoomMtg.i18n.load(lang);
  ZoomMtg.i18n.reload(lang);
  ZoomMtg.reRender({ lang });
});

Check System Requirements

// Check browser compatibility before initializing
const requirements = ZoomMtg.checkSystemRequirements();
console.log('Browser info:', JSON.stringify(requirements));

if (!requirements.browserInfo.isChrome && !requirements.browserInfo.isFirefox) {
  alert('For best experience, use Chrome or Firefox');
}

Sample Repositories

RepositoryDescription
meetingsdk-web-sampleOfficial samples (Client View & Component View)
meetingsdk-react-sampleReact integration with TypeScript + Vite
meetingsdk-webSDK source with helper.html
meetingsdk-auth-endpoint-sampleSignature generation backend

Official Resources


Documentation Version: Based on Zoom Web Meeting SDK v3.11+

Need help? Start with SKILL.md for complete navigation.

Merged from meeting-sdk/web/SKILL.md

Zoom Meeting SDK (Web) - Documentation Index

Quick navigation guide for all Web SDK documentation.

Start Here

DocumentDescription
SKILL.mdMain entry point - Quick starts for both Client View and Component View

By View Type

Client View (Full-Page)

DocumentDescription
client-view/SKILL.mdComplete Client View reference

Component View (Embeddable)

DocumentDescription
component-view/SKILL.mdComplete Component View reference

Concepts

DocumentDescription
concepts/sharedarraybuffer.mdHD video requirements, COOP/COEP headers
concepts/browser-support.mdFeature matrix by browser

Examples

DocumentDescription
examples/client-view-basic.mdBasic Client View integration
examples/component-view-react.mdReact integration with Component View

By Topic

Authentication

HD Video & Performance

Events & Callbacks

Government (ZFG)

China CDN

Quick Reference

Client View vs Component View

AspectClient ViewComponent View
ObjectZoomMtgZoomMtgEmbedded.createClient()
API StyleCallbacksPromises
Password parampassWord (capital W)password (lowercase)
EventsinMeetingServiceListener()on()/off()

Key Gotchas

  1. Password spelling differs between views!

    • Client View: passWord (capital W)
    • Component View: password (lowercase)
  2. SharedArrayBuffer required for HD features

    • 720p/1080p video
    • Gallery view (25 videos)
    • Virtual backgrounds
  3. March 2026 Authorization Change

    • Apps joining external meetings need OBF or ZAK tokens

External Resources

Operations

  • RUNBOOK.md - 5-minute preflight and debugging checklist.