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Samantha Hyatt
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June 3, 2026
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how do I turn on my camera?

    MGSR
    MGSRAnswer
    Community Manager
    June 3, 2026

    Welcome to the Zoom Community, ​@Samantha Hyatt! We’re glad to have you here!

    In a Zoom meeting:

    • On desktop: Click Start Video in the bottom meeting controls.
    • On mobile: Tap the screen to show controls, then tap Start Video.

    If it still won’t turn on:

    1. Click the arrow next to Start Video.
    2. Make sure the correct camera is selected.
    3. Check that “stop my video when joining” is not enabled in your video settings.

    Let me know if this helps or if you need further assistance.

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    MGSR
    Community Manager
    MGSRAnswer
    Community Manager
    June 3, 2026

    Welcome to the Zoom Community, ​@Samantha Hyatt! We’re glad to have you here!

    In a Zoom meeting:

    • On desktop: Click Start Video in the bottom meeting controls.
    • On mobile: Tap the screen to show controls, then tap Start Video.

    If it still won’t turn on:

    1. Click the arrow next to Start Video.
    2. Make sure the correct camera is selected.
    3. Check that “stop my video when joining” is not enabled in your video settings.

    Let me know if this helps or if you need further assistance.

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    MGSR
    Community Manager
    MGSR
    Community Manager
    June 11, 2026

    Hi ​@Samantha Hyatt! It’s been a while since we last heard from you, so I’ve gone ahead and marked the response as the best answer, as it addresses your question.

    If you still need help or have any follow-up questions, feel free to reply anytime; we’re here to help!

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