Quick Start Guide: Fathom Zoom App

The Fathom Zoom app is one of two ways to use Fathom for recording meetings. It allows you to record directly within Zoom without needing to download additional software.

Note: The Fathom Zoom app has limited in-meeting features compared to the desktop app. For the full Fathom experience, including custom highlights, action items, and bookmarks, we recommend using the Fathom desktop app.

To use the Fathom Zoom app, you must:

• Be the host of the meeting

• Have a paid Zoom account (the Zoom app does not work with free Zoom accounts)

• Have the Fathom Zoom app installed from the Zoom App Marketplace

Before following the steps below, make sure you're logged into Zoom with the account you'd like to use with Fathom.

1. Open your Zoom app and click on the Apps icon

2. Search Fathom and click Add

3. Confirm permissions, click Authorize

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your calendar

5. Click Start Guided Test Call to launch Fathom onboarding

6. When prompted, click End meeting for all followed by Continue Tutorial

7. At the end of Part 2, launch the Fathom App to complete onboarding and installation

Yes. Starting March 2, 2026, all Fathom users must connect their Zoom account in order for Fathom to join Zoom calls. To connect:

1. Go to My Settings in Fathom

2. Navigate to Fathom Apps

3. Click Connect next to Zoom

After starting a Zoom meeting, click the Zoom Apps Icon and open the Fathom App.

Once you open the Fathom app, the live panel will display on the right of your Zoom window. This is your command center for capturing key moments throughout your meeting.

To begin recording with Fathom, click the green Start Recording button. You can also enable auto-record on the Settings page to skip this step for all meetings moving forward.

Easily keep track of events, activities, or tasks mentioned during your meetings with a click of a button. Click on the Highlight button during your meeting and jot down a quick note to reference later.

The Fathom desktop app offers more features and flexibility:

• Works whether you're the host or not

• Works with both free and paid Zoom accounts

• Includes custom highlights, action items, and bookmarks

• Works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams

We recommend using the desktop app for the best Fathom experience.

1. Log in to your Zoom account and navigate to the Zoom Marketplace

2. Click Manage > Installed Apps or search for the Fathom app

3. Click Uninstall next to Fathom

4. Confirm dialogue, click Uninstall

5. If you have auto-record or auto-request recording consent enabled, in addition to uninstalling the app, you'll need to go to https://fathom.video/customize to deactivate those options.