**Alert!** Ensure you meet the prerequisites for using the blurred background feature on Zoom.
- **Desktop Requirements:**
- **Windows:** Version **5.5.0 (12454.0131)** or higher
- **macOS:** Version **5.5.0 (12467.0131)** or higher
- **Linux:** Version **5.7.6 (31792.0820)** or higher
- **Mobile App Requirements:**
- **Android:** Version **5.6.6 (2076)** or higher
- **iOS:** Version **5.6.6 (423)** or higher
- **Additionally, ensure that your system meets the [Virtual Background system requirements:](https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060007)**
- **Desktop Clients:** Must meet the criteria under the "Images only without a green screen" section.
- [**Mobile Apps**](https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060007#collapseAndroid)**:** Ensure your device meets the requirements for **Android** and **iOS**.
How to Blur the Background in Zoom Before a Meeting
Click on the cog wheel icon to access your Zoom Settings.
From settings, click on the "**Background & effects**" tab and select the "**Blur**" option under "**Virtual backgrounds**".
How to Blur Your Background in Zoom During a Meeting
Join or start the Zoom Meeting.
Click on the arrow next to the "**Video**" button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Select the "**Blur my background"** option.
How to Blur Background in Zoom on Mobile
To blur your background before a Zoom meeting, click the **More** icon, navigate to **Meetings**, select **Backgrounds & Effects**, and choose the **Blur** option.
To blur your background during a Zoom meeting, click the **More** icon, select **Backgrounds & Effects**, and choose the **Blur** option.
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