# macOS

**URL:** https://devforum.zoom.us/c/meeting-sdk/macos/10.md

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## [How to use an On-Behalf Token (OBF) with ZoomSDKJoinMeetingElements for joining meetings hosted by external Zoom accounts?](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-use-an-on-behalf-token-obf-with-zoomsdkjoinmeetingelements-for-joining-meetings-hosted-by-external-zoom-accounts/144756)

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**Author:** [@chan\_castingapp](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/chan_castingapp)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-use-an-on-behalf-token-obf-with-zoomsdkjoinmeetingelements-for-joining-meetings-hosted-by-external-zoom-accounts/144756 "2026-07-21T04:11:53Z")

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Description I am implementing the new On-Behalf Token (OBF) flow for a macOS Meeting SDK application. Our architecture is: Producer (Host) Talent (Participant) Studio App (Meeting SDK application using Customized UI) …

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## [macOS SDK Custom UI – Callback for participant pin changes](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-sdk-custom-ui-callback-for-participant-pin-changes/141932)

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**Author:** [@chan\_castingapp](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/chan_castingapp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-sdk-custom-ui-callback-for-participant-pin-changes/141932 "2026-07-14T08:06:25Z")

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Description I’m using Custom UI mode in the Zoom macOS Meeting SDK. I manually create and manage ZoomSDKVideoElement and ZoomSDKActiveVideoElement to render participant videos in my SwiftUI app. I want to implement a p…

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## [macOS Meeting SDK v7.1.0.83170 — sdkAuth returns ZoomSDKError\_Failed (1) synchronously, onZoomSDKAuthReturn never fires](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-meeting-sdk-v7-1-0-83170-sdkauth-returns-zoomsdkerror-failed-1-synchronously-onzoomsdkauthreturn-never-fires/144707)

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**Author:** [@Dev47](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/Dev47)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-meeting-sdk-v7-1-0-83170-sdkauth-returns-zoomsdkerror-failed-1-synchronously-onzoomsdkauthreturn-never-fires/144707 "2026-07-10T14:18:57Z")

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I’m getting a synchronous ZoomSDKError\_Failed (1) from sdkAuth: on every call, and the onZoomSDKAuthReturn: delegate callback never fires at all — not even with an error code, just silence. Setup: SDK: macOS Meeting S…

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## [Native Breakout Controller & Swift UI Communication](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/native-breakout-controller-swift-ui-communication/141757)

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**Author:** [@Obvio\_Online](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/Obvio_Online)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/native-breakout-controller-swift-ui-communication/141757 "2026-04-16T16:13:50Z")

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Hi all, I’m running into an issue I’m hoping someone has perhaps experienced in the past… So here’s the details of what we’re attempting to do… in short, I’m trying to create a macOS zoom client using the SDK that will…

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## [No video filters available on SDK v5.2](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/no-video-filters-available-on-sdk-v5-2/34055)

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**Author:** [@nraj](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/nraj)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 1:06am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/no-video-filters-available-on-sdk-v5-2/34055 "2025-12-04T01:06:06Z")

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Description The Zoom video filters feature appears to be added to the latest SDK, I can see the video filters option on settings. However, there are no video filters available for selection, nor do I see a way of adding…

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## [authSDK return 1 with SwiftUI](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/authsdk-return-1-with-swiftui/135626)

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**Author:** [@hunter2](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/hunter2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/authsdk-return-1-with-swiftui/135626 "2025-07-24T11:16:30Z")

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Description Which macOS Meeting SDK version? Zoom Meeting SDK version: 6.5.1.58702 Xcode: 16.4 SwiftUI Troubleshooting Routes ZoomSDK.init with needCustomizedUI, return value is 0, which is OK authSDK with jwt,…

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## [How can I integrate Zoom effectively into my website to enhance user engagement and provide seamless virtual meetings?](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-can-i-integrate-zoom-effectively-into-my-website-to-enhance-user-engagement-and-provide-seamless-virtual-meetings/125700)

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**Author:** [@Jerry\_Springer](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/Jerry_Springer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 1:31am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-can-i-integrate-zoom-effectively-into-my-website-to-enhance-user-engagement-and-provide-seamless-virtual-meetings/125700 "2025-02-01T01:31:10Z")

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I’m looking for advice on how to effectively integrate Zoom into my website to improve user engagement and provide seamless virtual meetings. I’ve considered adding a Zoom widget or embedding a meeting link, but I’m unsu…

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## [Is there a way to reduce the app size due to the Zoom SDK? After archiving, the app size is nearly 700MB](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-there-a-way-to-reduce-the-app-size-due-to-the-zoom-sdk-after-archiving-the-app-size-is-nearly-700mb/123429)

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**Author:** [@CastingApp](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/CastingApp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-there-a-way-to-reduce-the-app-size-due-to-the-zoom-sdk-after-archiving-the-app-size-is-nearly-700mb/123429 "2024-12-27T01:02:00Z")

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Description After archiving the project and generating the application, its size is nearly 700MB, and once we convert it to DMG format, it reduces to about 300MB only. Which macOS Meeting SDK version? v6.1.1.16420 To…

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## [MacOS MeetingSDK virtual background is not working in version 6.0.0](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-meetingsdk-virtual-background-is-not-working-in-version-6-0-0/121133)

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**Author:** [@doczoom](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/doczoom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 7:49am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-meetingsdk-virtual-background-is-not-working-in-version-6-0-0/121133 "2024-11-19T07:49:29Z")

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MacOS MeetingSDK virtual background is not working in version 6.0.0. This version removal of “teamIdentifier”.Is this the reason why the virtual background is not working? What should I do to make the virtual backgroun…

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## [Unreal plugin for Mac](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/unreal-plugin-for-mac/121072)

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**Author:** [@neil.rathod](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/neil.rathod)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 11:04am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/unreal-plugin-for-mac/121072 "2024-11-18T11:04:46Z")

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Hi Team, I am currently using the Unreal Engine plugin to build a virtual meeting environment. The plugin works well and I am able to modify/add features in c++. I need to distribute the app to users on Windows however…

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## [Is there a way to reduce the app size due to the Zoom SDK?](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-there-a-way-to-reduce-the-app-size-due-to-the-zoom-sdk/118864)

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**Author:** [@CastingApp](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/CastingApp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-there-a-way-to-reduce-the-app-size-due-to-the-zoom-sdk/118864 "2024-10-14T00:44:11Z")

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Description The app is currently under review with Zoom, but we’re facing an issue when exporting it with the Zoom SDK. After archiving the project and generating the application, its size is nearly 700MB, and once we c…

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## [Unwanted self-added extra debugging menu](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/unwanted-self-added-extra-debugging-menu/117725)

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**Author:** [@giuggio](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/giuggio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/unwanted-self-added-extra-debugging-menu/117725 "2024-10-08T14:03:47Z")

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Hello folk! I’ve published the latest version of my macOS application using Meeting SDK version 6.1.10.38910 and I wonder where the extra menu comes from - even if the application is compiled for release.

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## [Zoom web sdk defaultviewtype gallery](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zoom-web-sdk-defaultviewtype-gallery/116364)

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**Author:** [@mayur](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/mayur)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zoom-web-sdk-defaultviewtype-gallery/116364 "2024-09-09T18:03:59Z")

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Please can you check the following pointers? We have integrated Zoom meetings SDK on our website, Gallery view is not working on Safari Browser, but its working on Google Crome and Mozilla Firefox. ⁠We have checked in …

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## [Using non-dev account as admin](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-non-dev-account-as-admin/116955)

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**Author:** [@CastingApp](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/CastingApp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/using-non-dev-account-as-admin/116955 "2024-09-06T14:16:10Z")

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Description We’re in the process of integrating the Zoom SDK into our app. However, we’re encountering a problem: if the admin account used is not a developer account, other participants are unable to join. Which macOS…

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## [Finder window keeps opening after recording](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/finder-window-keeps-opening-after-recording/31211)

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**Author:** [@john.vidal](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/john.vidal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 10:44pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/finder-window-keeps-opening-after-recording/31211 "2024-08-14T22:44:57Z")

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Description Finder popup opens after the recording being completed even with the configuration being disabled. We would like to disable Finder popup after new local video file is recorded (we have used Meeting configur…

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## [Setting choose Recording Path When Meeting End to false not working](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/setting-choose-recording-path-when-meeting-end-to-false-not-working/115537)

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**Author:** [@herculesjr](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/herculesjr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/setting-choose-recording-path-when-meeting-end-to-false-not-working/115537 "2024-08-13T18:05:24Z")

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Description The setting chooseRecordingPathWhenMeetingEnd is being ignored and the UI to choose the recording path is being presented regardless of the state of the flag eventough its setter returned Success. Which ma…

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## [macOS can't share computer sound during screen sharing for customUI, Show share select window DOES NOT work for customUI too](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-cant-share-computer-sound-during-screen-sharing-for-customui-show-share-select-window-does-not-work-for-customui-too/35475)

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**Author:** [@Rex\_Wang](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/Rex_Wang)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-cant-share-computer-sound-during-screen-sharing-for-customui-show-share-select-window-does-not-work-for-customui-too/35475 "2024-08-08T21:25:42Z")

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Description 1.There is no computer sound sharing setting found during screen share in macOS 2.Show share select window DOES NOT work for customUI in macOS which user supposed to check the option manually. \[\[\[\[ZoomSDK …

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## [Join other accounts as participants](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/join-other-accounts-as-participants/113664)

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**Author:** [@CastingApp](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/CastingApp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/join-other-accounts-as-participants/113664 "2024-07-15T20:50:25Z")

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Description Currently, we have integrated the Zoom SDK into our app, but the issue is that only our account can join the meetings. Which macOS Meeting SDK version? v6.1.1.16420 To Reproduce(If applicable) Steps to r…

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## [How do I get or download an embed code for a Zoom webinar I have created?](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-do-i-get-or-download-an-embed-code-for-a-zoom-webinar-i-have-created/109104)

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**Author:** [@anoushka.das](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/anoushka.das)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 5:59am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-do-i-get-or-download-an-embed-code-for-a-zoom-webinar-i-have-created/109104 "2024-05-03T05:59:09Z")

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How do I get or download an embed code for a Zoom webinar I have created?

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## [Macos meeting sdk opens in new window instead of within desktop app](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-meeting-sdk-opens-in-new-window-instead-of-within-desktop-app/107093)

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**Author:** [@gaurav2](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/gaurav2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/macos-meeting-sdk-opens-in-new-window-instead-of-within-desktop-app/107093 "2024-04-03T11:25:17Z")

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Hi, I am trying to integrate zoom macos sdk using flutter native bridge. I am able to integrate it and able to join the meeting. however, instead of opening zoom inside app it opens up in the new window. Here I am attac…

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## [Any plans to publish a lighter version of Meeting SDK?](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/any-plans-to-publish-a-lighter-version-of-meeting-sdk/105677)

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**Author:** [@giuggio](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/giuggio)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/any-plans-to-publish-a-lighter-version-of-meeting-sdk/105677 "2024-03-13T17:29:35Z")

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Hello It’s been a while since I added Zoom SDK (v. 5.16.6.24720) to my macOS project and it still works fine. The aim was to join a meeting and showing the spotlight with no sound, only video and no controls. A year …

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## [Best API for simple automation](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/best-api-for-simple-automation/104503)

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**Author:** [@notinasnaid](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/notinasnaid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 10:00am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/best-api-for-simple-automation/104503 "2024-02-25T10:00:19Z")

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I could not find a “general advice” forum, so I hope this one will be acceptable. I am looking for advice on which of Zoom’s many rich APIs to focus on. The current need is to add some automation to the Mac Zoom client (…

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## [Domain Validation on Webflow](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/domain-validation-on-webflow/102526)

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**Author:** [@ethan5](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/ethan5)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 10:11am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/domain-validation-on-webflow/102526 "2024-01-25T10:11:33Z")

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I am trying to complete domain validation for our Meeting SDK application, but as we are using webflow, and I cannot add custom html page directly. Could you help us to do a manual verification? Thanks!

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## [Zoom SDK not returning recorded files for custom UI](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zoom-sdk-not-returning-recorded-files-for-custom-ui/98360)

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**Author:** [@lumugdanchristian](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/lumugdanchristian)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zoom-sdk-not-returning-recorded-files-for-custom-ui/98360 "2023-11-20T11:57:33Z")

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Description We can’t retrieve the recorded files on the recording path for custom UI I already enabled it in the scope I also set the recording path and enabled the autoAllowLocalRecordingRequest(true). Once we call th…

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## [Zoom native SDK for macOs licensing and use of Developer accounts & Meeting SDK credentials app](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zoom-native-sdk-for-macos-licensing-and-use-of-developer-accounts-meeting-sdk-credentials-app/96840)

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**Author:** [@shamnusln](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/shamnusln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zoom-native-sdk-for-macos-licensing-and-use-of-developer-accounts-meeting-sdk-credentials-app/96840 "2023-10-25T06:52:24Z")

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Description We are planning to create a zoom application, say “ZoomBot” which will be capable for getting audio streams of each participants joined in the zoom meeting and send these audio streams to an external appli…

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## [Mac Catalyst app is crashed when try to auth with Zoom SDK](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/mac-catalyst-app-is-crashed-when-try-to-auth-with-zoom-sdk/97098)

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**Author:** [@s.rykhletskiy](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/s.rykhletskiy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/mac-catalyst-app-is-crashed-when-try-to-auth-with-zoom-sdk/97098 "2023-10-19T20:06:20Z")

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Description I have two apps, one is Mac Catalyst app, second is Mac app, both use same Zoom SDK and in case with Catalyst version, app crashes, when tries to auth using ZoomSDK AuthService, on Mac app - no crashes? whe…

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## [Zoom Meeting Native SDK for macOs - Licensing aspects](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zoom-meeting-native-sdk-for-macos-licensing-aspects/96861)

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**Author:** [@shamnusln](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/shamnusln)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/zoom-meeting-native-sdk-for-macos-licensing-aspects/96861 "2023-10-16T17:36:40Z")

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We are planning to develop a zoom application with meeting native sdk for macOS. This will be a commercial application. So what are the licensing aspects we need to consider here ? The licensing is required for this mee…

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## [SSO Login for users who uses the Zoom Application created with Native zoom sdk](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/sso-login-for-users-who-uses-the-zoom-application-created-with-native-zoom-sdk/96846)

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**Author:** [@shamnusln](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/shamnusln)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/sso-login-for-users-who-uses-the-zoom-application-created-with-native-zoom-sdk/96846 "2023-10-16T14:39:06Z")

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We are planning to create a zoom application with the help of Native Zoom SDK for Mac. So, when a user starts a zoom meeting or use this zoom application , can we perform SSO authentication first ( with google identity p…

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## [How to encode raw video obtained from startRawRecording?](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-encode-raw-video-obtained-from-startrawrecording/93614)

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**Author:** [@maltamirano](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/maltamirano)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/how-to-encode-raw-video-obtained-from-startrawrecording/93614 "2023-10-13T00:26:58Z")

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Description Hello @jon.zoom , I have problems with the quality of the encoded video that I get from the raw video obtained after recording with startRawRecording. Please see image below. I am not sure if the problem …

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## [Is there raise hand interface for the host?](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-there-raise-hand-interface-for-the-host/40648)

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**Author:** [@tmiskiew](https://devforum.zoom.us/u/tmiskiew)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/is-there-raise-hand-interface-for-the-host/40648 "2022-11-09T16:01:43Z")

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When we try to raise hand with the host we get error 5. In there original zoom client there seems to be an interface for raise host hand. Does the macOS SDK have that too? SDK Version: v5.4.54528.1230

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