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Upcoming Release
Details about upcoming releases will be posted as they become available.
February 1, 2021 version TBD
New and enhanced features
- General features
- Block or allow only participants from specific countries/regions
When scheduling meetings, the option “Approve or deny entry to users from certain regions and countries” will be available under Advanced Options. Host can either allow only participants from specific counties/regions to join, or block all participants from specific counties/regions. - Schedule meetings with a saved template
When scheduling meetings, the option to select from saved templates will be available.
- Block or allow only participants from specific countries/regions
Current Release
December 21, 2020 version 5.4.59734.1218
New and enhanced features
- Improved grouping of security options when scheduling
The “Only authenticated users can join” option is now located in the Security section of the scheduling window, grouping it with Passcode and Waiting Room options to allow for easier selection and use of security feature
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
Previous Releases
Note: The information in the past release notes may have been superseded by subsequent release notes. Please review all current release notes carefully.
December 7, 2020 version 5.4.59217.1204
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
November 16, 2020 version 5.4.58849.1113
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
October 26, 2020 version 5.4.58474.1023
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
October 12, 2020 Windows version 5.3.53133.1009
Resolved Issues
- Resolved issue for a subset of users regarding passcodes and scheduling privilege
- Minor bug fixes
September 21, 2020 Windows version 5.3.52553.0918
Changes to existing features
- Enhanced scheduling with default settings
Scheduling a new meeting will always check the user’s web settings and use those as the default. Any changes from the default will be saved for that meeting only.
September 21, 2020 macOS version 5.3.52617.0918
Changes to existing features
- Enhanced scheduling with default settings
Scheduling a new meeting will always check the user’s web settings and use those as the default. Any changes from the default will be saved for that meeting only.
August 31, 2020 Windows version 5.2.44833.0826
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
August 31, 2020 macOS version 5.2.44787.0826
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
August 17, 2020 Windows version 5.2.43979.0814
New and enhanced features
- Support for allow host to unmute participants with preapproved consent
The meeting host can now schedule a meeting which will allow participants to preapprove consent to be unmuted by the meeting host.
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
August 17, 2020 macOS version 5.2.43985.0814
New and enhanced features
- Support for allow host to unmute participants with preapproved consent
The meeting host can now schedule a meeting which will allow participants to preapprove consent to be unmuted by the meeting host.
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
August 2, 2020 Windows version 5.2.41981.0729
New and enhanced features
- Italian and Vietnamese language support
The Outlook plug-in now supports Italian and Vietnamese. By default, Zoom will match the operating system’s language if supported and users can manually select a language of their choice.
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
August 2, 2020 macOS version 5.2.41975.0729
New and enhanced features
- Italian and Vietnamese language support
The Outlook plug-in now supports Italian and Vietnamese. By default, Zoom will match the operating system’s language if supported and users can manually select a language of their choice.
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
June 15, 2020 Windows version 5.1.27830.0612
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
June 15, 2020 macOS version 5.1.27808.0612
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
May 24, 2020 Windows version 5.0.25583.0521
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
May 24, 2020 macOS version 5.0.25611.0521
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
May 17, 2020 Windows version 5.0.24936.0515
Changes to existing features
- Updated wording for the Invite Link
The link that can be shared to join a Zoom meeting will now be called an “Invite Link” throughout the user interface. Previously, this may have been called a join URL, meeting link, invitation link, or invitation link.
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
May 17, 2020 macOS version 5.0.24944.0515
Changes to existing features
- Updated wording for the Invite Link
The link that can be shared to join a Zoom meeting will now be called an “Invite Link” throughout the user interface. Previously, this may have been called a join URL, meeting link, invitation link, or invitation link.
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
April 30, 2020 Windows version 5.0.23514.0430
New and enhanced features
- Support for setting to disable Personal Meeting ID (PMI)
The Outlook plugin will now support the web setting to disable the use of Personal Meeting ID (PMI). This web setting will be released on May 3, 2020.
April 30, 2020 macOS version 5.0.23512.0430
New and enhanced features
- Support for setting to disable Personal Meeting ID (PMI)
The Outlook plugin will now support the web setting to disable the use of Personal Meeting ID (PMI). This web setting will be released on May 3, 2020.
April 27, 2020 Windows version 5.0.23115.0426
New and enhanced features
- Select data center regions when scheduling a meeting
Users can now select which data center regions they would like their in meeting traffic to use when scheduling on the Zoom web portal.
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
April 27, 2020 macOS version 5.0.23099.0426
New and enhanced features
- Select data center regions when scheduling a meeting
Users can now select which data center regions they would like their in meeting traffic to use when scheduling on the Zoom web portal. - Enable Waiting Room when scheduling a meeting
Users can now enable Waiting Room on a meeting by meeting basis when scheduling.
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
April 12, 2020 Windows version 4.8.20547.0412
New and enhanced features
- Support for meeting password complexity requirements
When scheduling with the Outlook plugin, users will be required to set a password that meets the requirements set by their account owner or admin set in the Zoom web portal.
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
April 12, 2020 macOS version 4.8.20547.0412
New and enhanced features
- Support for meeting password complexity requirements
When scheduling with the Outlook plugin, users will be required to set a password that meets the requirements set by their account owner or admin set in the Zoom web portal.
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
April 8, 2020 Windows version 4.8.20000.0407
New and enhanced features
- Security enhancements
April 8, 2020 macOS version 4.8.20004
New and enhanced features
- Security enhancements
March 23, 2020 Windows version 4.8.19156.0322
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
January 19, 2020 Mac version 4.8.17298.0117
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
January 19, 2020 Windows version 4.8.17303.0117
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
December 23, 2019 Windows version: 4.8.14755.1220
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
December 15, 2019 Mac version: 4.8.14688.1215
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
December 15, 2019 Windows version: 4.8.14599.1213
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
December 1, 2019 Windows Version 4.8.13401.1129
New and Enhanced Features
- Option to Restore Settings to Web Default
Users can now restore their Outlook Plugin settings to the web default settings.
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
December 1, 2019 Mac Version 4.8.13266.1128
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
November 7, 2019 Windows Version 4.8.5743.1107
Resolved Issues
- Resolves an issue where users received an error, “Operation cannot be performed because the object has been deleted”, when scheduling a meeting
September 29, 2019 Mac Version 4.8.5382.0928
Changes to Existing Features
- Updated Interface when Scheduling a Meeting
The Outlook Plugin interface has been updated so that the option to require a meeting password is more easily accessible when scheduling a meeting.
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
September 29, 2019 Windows Version 4.8.5336.0928
Changes to Existing Features
- Updated Interface when Scheduling a Meeting
The Outlook Plugin interface has been updated so that the option to require a meeting password is more easily accessible when scheduling a meeting.
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
August 25, 2019 Windows Version 4.8.2721.0811
New and Enhanced Features
- Settings to Use PMI for Scheduled and Instant Meetings
For newly created Zoom users, the web settings Use PMI for Scheduled Meetings and Use PMI for Instant Meetings will now apply to meetings started or scheduled through the Zoom Outlook Plugin. - Select a Language for the Meeting Invitation
The host can now select a language for the meeting invitation when scheduling the meeting through the Outlook Plugin. - Remember Selection for the “Force include join URL in location field” Setting
The setting “Force include join URL in location field” will now apply the same selection that was used last time. This setting can also be selected or deselected under Change Settings.
Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue where Personal Audio Conference details were not updating
- Minor Bug Fixes
August 25, 2019 Mac Version 4.8.2743.0811
New and Enhanced Features
- Settings to Use PMI for Scheduled and Instant Meetings
For newly created Zoom users, the web settings Use PMI for Scheduled Meetings and Use PMI for Instant Meetings will now apply to meetings started or scheduled through the Zoom Outlook Plugin. - Select a Language for the Meeting Invitation
The host can now select a language for the meeting invitation when scheduling the meeting through the Outlook Plugin. - Remember Selection for the “Force include join URL in location field” Setting
The setting “Force include join URL in location field” will now apply the same selection that was used last time. This setting can also be selected or deselected under Change Settings.
Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue where Outlook was crashing after scheduling a meeting in the Zoom client
- Minor Bug Fixes
June 29, 2019 Windows Version 4.7.54472.0627
- Minor Bug Fixes
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
May 19, 2019 Windows Version 4.7.53562.0517
New and Enhanced Features
- Portuguese Language Support
Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue with a delay while scheduling a meeting
- Minor Bug Fixes
May 19, 2019 Mac Version 4.7.53547.0516
New and Enhanced Features
- Improved Prompt for Outlook Updates
The Mac system prompt that asks for credentials has updated text to more clearly state that this is an update for the Outlook plugin. - Portuguese Language Support
Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue with a delay while scheduling a meeting
- Minor Bug Fixes
April 14, 2019 Windows Version 4.7.52180.0404
Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue where incorrect dial-in countries were being displayed during schedule on-behalf of scenarios
- Minor Bug Fixes
April 14, 2019 Mac Version 4.7.52437.0410
Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue where some users were being prompted to set their timezone
- Resolved an issue where incorrect dial-in countries were being displayed during schedule on-behalf of scenarios
- Support for Outlook 16.24 (Insider Version)
- Minor Bug Fixes
April 14, 2019 Windows Version 4.7.52180.0404
Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue where incorrect dial-in countries were being displayed during schedule on-behalf of scenarios
- Minor Bug Fixes
April 14, 2019 Mac Version 4.7.52437.0410
Resolved Issues
- Resolved an issue where some users were being prompted to set their timezone
- Resolved an issue where incorrect dial-in countries were being displayed during schedule on-behalf of scenarios
- Support for Outlook 16.24 (Insider Version)
- Minor Bug Fixes
February 16, 2019 Windows Version 4.6.48723.0311
New and Enhanced Features
- Select Placement of Zoom Meeting Information
When adding additional text to a Zoom Meeting created through the Outlook Plugin, users will now have the ability to choose whether the Zoom Meeting information populated will appear above or below the inserted text.
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
February 16, 2019 Mac Version 4.5.59109.0223
New and Enhanced Features
- Select Placement of Zoom Meeting Information
When adding additional text to a Zoom Meeting created through the Outlook Plugin, users will now have the ability to choose whether the Zoom Meeting information populated will appear above or below the inserted text.
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
January 20, 2019 Windows Version 4.5.44665.0109
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
January 20, 2019 Mac Version 4.5.53278.0119
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
November 16, 2018 Windows Version 4.4.39417.1116
New and Enhanced Features
- Support for Public Events
If utilizing the calendar of public meetings and webinars, users will have the option to “list as public event” when scheduling to include this meeting on their public calendar.
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
December 16, 2018 Mac Version 4.4.43561.1222
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
November 16, 2018 Mac Version 4.4.31020.1116
Changes to Existing Features
- Change of Folder Location
The folder for the Outlook Plugin and Uninstaller will now be storaged at ~/Library/Application Support/Microsoft, instead of in the Applications folder.
New and Enhanced Features
- Support for Public Events
If utilizing the calendar of public meetings and webinars, users will have the option to “list as public event” when scheduling to include this meeting on their public calendar.
October 24, 2018 Mac Version 4.4.23869.1023
New and Enhanced Features
- MacOS 10.14 Mojave Improvements
Resolved Issues
- Minor bug fixes
September 23, 2018 Windows Version 4.4.33279.0918
New and Enhanced Features
- Meetings Scheduled with Default Audio Type
Meetings will now be scheduled using the default audio type selected on the user's My Meeting Settings page. A different audio type can be selected when scheduling.
Resolved Issues
- Personal Audio Conference invitations now list dedicated dial-in, if enabled
- Minor Bug Fixes
September 23, 2018 Mac Version 4.4.16910.0914
New and Enhanced Features
- Meetings Scheduled with Default Audio Type
Meetings will now be scheduled using the default audio type selected on the user's My Meeting Settings page. A different audio type can be selected when scheduling.
Resolved Issues
- Personal Audio Conference invitations now list dedicated dial-in, if enabled
- Attachment field no longer covers Zoom buttons
- Minor Bug Fixes
August 19, 2018 Windows Version 4.4.6318.0820
New and Enhanced Features
- Russian language support
If you are using the Zoom Desktop client in Russian, the Zoom Outlook Plugin now also supports Russian. See Change Your Language on Zoom for details on how to set your language in the Zoom client. - Additional configuration option for MSI installer
When installing via MSI, the IT admin can enable/disable the option to automatically check for updates and can set the Outlook Plugin to schedule with PMI by default. - Improved Support for Dedicated Dial-in Numbers
- Improved Error Messages
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
August 19, 2018 Mac Version 4.4.8301.0817
New and Enhanced Features
- Russian language support
If you are using the Zoom Desktop client in Russian, the Zoom Outlook Plugin now also supports Russian. See Change Your Language on Zoom for details on how to set your language in the Zoom client. - Improved Error Messages
Resolved issues
- Minor bug fixes
June 19, 2018 Mac Version 4.3.12469.0615
Changes to existing features
- Scheduling Privilege
Scheduling Privilege no longer requires the scheduling user to have Outlook permissions for the other user.
Resolved issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
June 19, 2018 PC Version 4.3.4733.615
Changes to existing features
- Scheduling Privilege
Scheduling Privilege no longer requires the scheduling user to have Outlook permissions for the other user.
Resolved issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
May 20, 2018 Mac Version 4.3.5278.0518
Resolved Issues
- Minor Bug Fixes
December 5, 2017 PC Version: 4.1.56122.1204
New and enhanced features
- Dial-in countries can be added when scheduling meetings
The Select Global Dial-in Countries dialog “Dial-in from” option lets user add countries at the time they schedule the meeting.
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes
April 21, 2018 Mac Version: 4.3.900.0421
Fixed in this release
- Fixed a stability issue a subset of users experienced when opening Outlook
- Minor bug fixes
April 14, 2018 Mac Version: 4.3.66.0416
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes
April 1, 2018 Mac Version: 4.2.52505.0314
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes
March 12, 2018 Mac Version: 4.2.51997.0311
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes
February 2, 2018 Mac Version: 4.2.47227.0202
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes
December 17, 2017 Mac Version: 4.1.57226.1215
December 5, 2017 PC Version: 4.1.56122.1204
New and enhanced features
- Dial-in countries can be added when scheduling meetings
The Select Global Dial-in Countries dialog “Dial-in from” option lets user add countries at the time they schedule the meeting.
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes
September 24, 2017 PC Version: 4.1.8744.0922
September 24, 2017 Mac Version: 4.0.48673.0922
New Feature
- Schedule meeting with an alternative host
You can now include an alternative host when scheduling a meeting through the Zoom Outlook Plugin. - Mute participants on entry
When scheduling a meeting from Outlook, you have the option to have all participants muted when they join. - Option to toggle location field
You can now toggle on/off the use of the Join URL in the location field when creating a meeting with the Outlook plugin.
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes.
April, 2017 PC Version: 4.0.31236.0428
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes.
March 31, 2017 PC Version: 4.0.28681.0331
New Feature
- Schedule a personal audio conference
When you click Schedule a Meeting on your Outlook calendar, a menu lets you choose whether to schedule a video meeting or a personal audio conference.
Fixed in this release
- Minor bug fixes.
March 31, 2017 Mac Version: 4.0.28529.0330
Fixed in this release
- If an existing recurring meeting is transformed to a Zoom recurring meeting, the body of the invitation now includes the Zoom information.
March 2, 2017 PC Version: 4.0.25728.0302
Client feature now supported in the Plugin
- The Outlook plugin now includes the option to record the meeting automatically.
Fixed in this release
- When scheduling a new meeting using the Outlook plugin, a Tracking Field with the drop down menu is now correctly populated with the listed options.
March 2, 2017 Mac Version: 4.0.25702.0302
Client feature now supported in the Plugin
- The Outlook plugin now includes the option to record the meeting automatically.
Fixed in this release
- If you schedule a Zoom meeting using the Outlook plugin, and add a room to the Location, the Room remains in the Location field of the invitation, and the meeting join link will be appended for remote participants.
February 7th, 2017 PC Version: 4.0.22499.0207
- Minor enhancements
- Bug fixes
February 7th, 2017 Mac Version: 4.0.22481.0207
- Minor enhancements
- Bug fixes
January 13th, 2017 PC Version: 4.0.20679.0113
Client features now supported in the Plug-in
- Outlook plugin for Zoom now supports scheduling a meeting with integrated 3rd party audio conferencing.
Fixed in this release
- Scheduling with PMI now works correctly.
- The Outlook Plug-in now automatically converts appointments made in Outlook 2013.
- The Outlook subject is used if you enable the “Do not store Topic on Zoom cloud” option.
- It is now possible to make changes to the Settings window that pops up when using the Zoom Outlook Plugin
January 13th, 2017 Mac Version: 4.0.20637.0113
Client features now supported in the Plug-in
- Outlook plugin for Zoom now supports scheduling a meeting with integrated 3rd party audio conferencing.
Fixed in this release
- Changes made to scheduled meeting invitations are no longer lost when the Outlook Plug-in is installed.
- The Outlook Plug-in prompts users to update to the new version, even if the Plugin Launcher is already open.
- The Outlook subject is used if you enable the “Do not store Topic on Zoom cloud” option.
Dec 29th, 2016 PC Version: 3.7.17483.1228
Client features now supported in the Plug-in
- You can set "Scheduling tracking fields" when scheduling meetings with the Outlook Plug-in.
- The options ”Only signed-in users can join meetings” and “Only signed-in users with specified domains can join meetings” are now available.
Fixed in this release
- The New Meeting window opens to the correct size in the Plug-in.
- Additional minor bug fixes.
Dec 29th, 2016 Mac Version: 3.7.17550.1228
Client features now supported in the Plug-in
- You can set "Scheduling tracking fields" when scheduling meetings with the Outlook Plug-in.
- The options ”Only signed-in users can join meetings” and “Only signed-in users with specified domains can join meetings” are now available.
Fixed in this release
- Recurring meetings can be cancelled using the Plug-in.
- The Plug-in is available to users who do not have certain system permissions.
- When you add an attendee, the Plug-in prompts you to choose whether to send updates to all users or just newly invited users, rather than always sending updates to all users.
- Additional minor bug fixes.
Sep 4th, 2016 PC Version: 3.6.64367.0904
- Support HTML format invitation emails
- Other minor enhancements
- Bug fixes
Sep 3rd, 2016 Mac Version: 3.6.64105.0901
- Support HTML format invitation emails
- Other minor enhancements
- Bug fixes
Apr 7, 2016 PC Version: 3.6. 46590.0406
- Display only the selected Room's name in the location field
- Support applying additional meeting settings within the plugin
- Check for new plugin update
- Other minor enhancements
- Bug fixes
Aug 9th, 2016 Mac Version: 3.6.60760.0809
- Minor enhancements
- Bug fixes
Apr 11, 2016 Mac Version: 3.6.47066.0411
- Fixed bug that improperly displayed Zoom Meeting in invitation body
- Support applying additional meetings within the plugin
- Enhanced check for updates
- Other minor enhancements
- Bug fixes
Mar 24th, 2016 Mac Version: 3.6.45357.0325
- Location field enhancements
- Other minor enhancements
- Bug fixes
Mar 30th, 2016 PC Version: 3.6.45990.0329
- Location field improvements
- Other minor enhancements
- Bug Fixes
Mar 17th, 2016 PC Version: 3.6.44459.0316
- Location field enhancements
- Other minor enhancements
- Bug Fixes
Nov 18th, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.32746
- Bug fixes
Nov 5th, 2015 PC Version: 3.6.31492
- Bug Fixes
Aug 24 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.24687.0824
- New plugin icons
- Start instant meeting without video
- Support Personal Audio Conference.
- Support random meeting password
- Fixed a layout issue with MacOS 10.7.5
- Bug fixes
Sept 15, 2015 PC Version: 3.6.26692.0915
- Bug Fixes
Sept 6, 2015 PC Version: 3.6.25630.0906
- Bug Fixes
Aug 17, 2015 PC Version: 3.6.23827.0814
- New toolbar icon design
- Support scheduling on behalf of alias email
July 3, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.20048.0703
New Release: Web Only
- Add Schedule on Behalf Of feature
June 29, 2015 PC Version: 3.6.19592
- Add Schedule on Behalf Of feature
- Bug Fixes
June 1, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.17274.0528
New Release: Web Only
- Added Outlook 2016 support
- Bug Fixes
May 17 2015 PC Version: 3.6.16254
- Minor Enhancements
- Bug Fixes
May 23, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.16775
New Release: Web Only
- Bug Fixes
May 17, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.16306
New Release: Web Only
- Check for update
- Bug Fixes
Apr 16, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.13603
New Release: Web Only
- Bug Fixes
Apr 8, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.12939
New Release: Web Only
- Bug Fixes
- Minor Enhancements
Apr 8, 2015 PC Version: 3.6.12924
Update Type: Web Only
- Bug Fixes
- Minor Enhancements
Mar 27, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.12068
New Release: Web Only
- Bug Fixes
- Minor Enhancements
Mar 27, 2015 PC Version: 3.6.12130
Update Type: Web Only
- Bug Fixes
- Minor Enhancements
Mar 17, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.10941
New Release: Web Only
- Fixed crash issue when schedule recurring meeting "after X instances"
- Bug fixes
Mar 17, 2015 PC Version: 3.5.10946
Update Type: Web Only
- Crash fixes
- Get meeting list for Free/Busy status with MAPI
- Localization support (Chinese and English)
- Bug fixes
Mar 11, 2015 Mac Version: 3.6.10495
New Release: Web Only
- Bug Fixes
Feb 28, 2015 PC Version: 3.5.9669
Update Type: Web Only
- Fixed an issue with large amount of text in description
- Reduce information requests from Exchange
- Use embedded style resources
- Bug fixes
Mar 10, 2015 Mac Version: 3.5.9669
New Release: Web Only
- New for Mac Outlook
- Allows for scheduling, updating, and deleting Zoom meetings on Outlook
Dec 27, 2015 PC Version: 3.5.6272
Update Type: Web Only
- Sync free/busy Zoom Client status based on Outlook Calendar
- Support for third-party audio option
- Schedule with Personal Meeting ID (PMI)
- Support HD UI for Microsoft Surface Pro
- Support Windows accessibility settings
Nov 18, 2014 PC Version: 3.0.48847
Update Type: Web Only
- Allow edit of invitation text
- Support mass deployment (SCCM deployment)
- Fixed bug where users were not able to delete an event linked to a deleted Zoom meeting
- Bug fixes