QlynkWhy does a Zoom link open in the browser?
A Zoom meeting link contains a number and often an embedded passcode, which makes it long and tricky to copy. Opened in a mobile browser, it may offer to download the app when the participant is already late. A short, readable link helps people join quickly.
How to do it with Qlynk
- In Zoom, copy the meeting’s invitation link.
- Paste it into Qlynk. With Pro, you can choose the end of the link.
- Share the short link: on a phone, it opens the Zoom app.
On iPhone, Qlynk sends the original Zoom address: iOS opens the app if it’s installed, with no error message. On Android, the link opens the app, or the web page if the app isn’t installed. On a computer, the page opens as usual.
When is it useful?
- Giving a stable link for your recurring meetings
- Inviting people to a webinar from a page or a newsletter
- Writing the link on a projected slide, with a QR code to scan
- Sending the link by text to a participant
Which Zoom links open the app?
| Link type | Example address |
|---|---|
| Meeting | https://zoom.us/j/123456789 |
| Meeting on an account with a subdomain | https://yourcompany.zoom.us/j/123456789 |
Paste any of these addresses into Qlynk: the short link you get will open Zoom on phones.
Frequently asked questions
Is the meeting passcode kept?
Qlynk keeps the full address you give it, parameters included, including an embedded passcode.
Are recurring meetings a good fit?
Yes: the short link stays the same, even if you change the meeting behind it.
Are /w/ webinar links recognized?
Only the zoom.us/j/ format followed by the number is recognized.