Jitsi Meet Desktop App Instructions: Difference between revisions
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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 | 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) | ||
Latest revision as of 14:15, 4 March 2021
Join a Meeting With the Desktop App[edit | edit source]
Linux[edit | edit source]
1. Download the AppImage at the link here:
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NOTE: Screen sharing has been fixed in version 2.6.0 of the Jitsi app. I recommend using at least version 2.6.0.
2. Run cd ~/Downloads in a terminal
3. Then in the same terminal, run chmod +x jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage
4. Run it by typing ./jitsi-meet-x86_64.AppImage
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:)
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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.
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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.)
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):)
Windows[edit | edit source]
1. Download the .exe file at the link here:
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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[edit | edit source]
These apply to both the Windows and Linux versions of the desktop app.
Changing your Username[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.