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Join a Meeting With the Desktop App

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			NOTE: Screen sharing has been fixed [https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/commit/d91bdee32113692a642b42252a49aba1e15e5aa2 in version 2.6.0 of the Jitsi app]. I recommend using '''at least version 2.6.0'''.

	2. Run <code>cd ~/Downloads</code> in a terminal		2. Run <code>cd ~/Downloads</code> in a terminal
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	3. Then in the same terminal, run <code>chmod +x jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage</code>		3. Then in the same terminal, run <code>chmod +x jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage</code>

	4. Run it by typing <code>./jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage ~~--disable-gpu~~</code> (NOTE: [https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/issues/458#issuecomment-736101407 <code>--disable-gpu</code> fixes weird screen sharing glitches, ''probably'' due to graphics driver glitches]. This will be fixed [https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/pull/491 in a future release of the Jitsi app].)		4. Run it by typing <code>./jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage</code>

	4a. let it integrate with your system (it won't modify anything deep in your Linux system, just adds a shortcut to the app)		4a. let it integrate with your system (it won't modify anything deep in your Linux system, just adds a shortcut to the app)

AlphaCubed at 19:09, 21 December 2020

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	3. Then in the same terminal, run <code>chmod +x jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage</code>		3. Then in the same terminal, run <code>chmod +x jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage</code>

	4. Run it by typing <code>./jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage</code>		4. Run it by typing <code>./jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage --disable-gpu</code> (NOTE: [https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/issues/458#issuecomment-736101407 <code>--disable-gpu</code> fixes weird screen sharing glitches, ''probably'' due to graphics driver glitches]. This will be fixed [https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/pull/491 in a future release of the Jitsi app].)

	4a. let it integrate with your system (it won't modify anything deep in your Linux system, just adds a shortcut to the app)		4a. let it integrate with your system (it won't modify anything deep in your Linux system, just adds a shortcut to the app)

AlphaCubed at 01:30, 1 April 2020

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	(The avatar that's generated is random. You can change it if you have a Gravatar account set up with an email, or just ignore it since we don't care. See [[~~Jitsi_Meet_Desktop_App_Instructions~~#Changing your Avatar]] for instructions.)		(The avatar that's generated is random. You can change it if you have a Gravatar account set up with an email, or just ignore it since we don't care. See [[Jitsi Meet Desktop App Instructions#Changing your Avatar]] for instructions.)

	7. Have fun!		7. Have fun!
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	2. In your Windows File Explorer app, double-click on the .exe file to run it.		2. In your Windows File Explorer app, double-click on the .exe file to run it.

	3. Follow steps 5-6 of [[~~Jitsi_Meet_Desktop_App_Instructions~~#Linux]].		3. Follow steps 5-6 of [[Jitsi Meet Desktop App Instructions#Linux]].

	4. Have fun!		4. Have fun!
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	You can change it if you have a Gravatar account set up with an email. You can even create a temporary email and upload whatever avatar you want to it.		You can change it if you have a Gravatar account set up with an email. You can even create a temporary email and upload whatever avatar you want to it.

	1. Follow steps 1-4 of [[~~Jitsi_Meet_Desktop_App_Instructions~~#Changing your Username]].		1. Follow steps 1-4 of [[Jitsi Meet Desktop App Instructions#Changing your Username]].

	2. Then, type in your Gravatar email under "Set your Gravatar email".		2. Then, type in your Gravatar email under "Set your Gravatar email".

	2a. Click Ok at the bottom.		2a. Click Ok at the bottom.

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= Join a Meeting With the Desktop App =

== Linux ==

1. Download the AppImage at the [https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/releases link here]:

[[File:Screenshot 20200331 210550.png|500px]]

2. Run <code>cd ~/Downloads</code> in a terminal

3. Then in the same terminal, run <code>chmod +x jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage</code>

4. Run it by typing <code>./jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage</code>

4a. let it integrate with your system (it won't modify anything deep in your Linux system, just adds a shortcut to the app)

5. Enter RHLUG-Virtual-Meeting in the "Enter a name for your conference" text box.

5a. Click the "GO" button. (Steps 5 and 5a are shown below:)

[[File:Screenshot 20200331 211103.png|500px]]

6. You should now see a window like this. Be sure to plug in a microphone to talk and webcam. Otherwise you can use the speech bubble to open and talk in the chat.

[[File:Screenshot_20200331_211521.png|500px]]

(The avatar that's generated is random. You can change it if you have a Gravatar account set up with an email, or just ignore it since we don't care. See [[Jitsi_Meet_Desktop_App_Instructions#Changing your Avatar]] for instructions.)

7. Have fun!

(Note: if you click outside of your window and more than 1 person is online, you may see their video feeds in small windows like this (if you minimize your windows except for Jitsi, it's easier to see them):)

[[File:Screenshot 20200331 212537.png]]

== Windows ==

1. Download the .exe file at the [https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet-electron/releases link here]:

[[File:Screenshot_20200331_212138.png|500px]]

2. In your Windows File Explorer app, double-click on the .exe file to run it.

3. Follow steps 5-6 of [[Jitsi_Meet_Desktop_App_Instructions#Linux]].

4. Have fun!

=== Tips ===
These apply to both the Windows and Linux versions of the desktop app.

==== Changing your Username ====
By default, your name will be your logged in user's username.

If you want to change it, follow these steps:

1. Move your mouse cursor around in the Jitsi Meet window.

2. Click the 3 dots on the right hand side.

3. Click the Settings button.

4. Click the Profile tab.

5. Then, type in a new name under "Set your display name".

5a. Click Ok at the bottom.

==== Changing your Avatar ====
You can change it if you have a Gravatar account set up with an email. You can even create a temporary email and upload whatever avatar you want to it.

1. Follow steps 1-4 of [[Jitsi_Meet_Desktop_App_Instructions#Changing your Username]].

2. Then, type in your Gravatar email under "Set your Gravatar email".

2a. Click Ok at the bottom.