How to Remove Fathom From Zoom Meetings

How to fix it

// try these in order, the most common fix is first

1. FIX 1Stop or cancel the current recording

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   1. 01When the meeting starts, use Cancel Recording
   2. 02During the call use Stop Recording or pause it
   3. 03As host, you can also remove Fathom Notetaker from the participant list
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. FIX 2Turn off auto-record

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   1. 01Open Fathom Settings
   2. 02Set the auto-record dropdown to no meetings, so Fathom only records when you start it
   3. 03Also turn off Slack Huddle capture if you use it
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. FIX 3Remove the Zoom app

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   1. 01Sign in to the Zoom App Marketplace and open Manage > Added Apps (My Library)
   2. 02Find 'AI Notetaker by Fathom', choose Remove and confirm
   Did this fix it? Yes No

4. FIX 4Delete your Fathom account

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   1. 01Download any recordings you want to keep first
   2. 02Use Delete Account at the bottom of the Fathom Settings page
   Did this fix it? Yes No

5. FIX 5Block notetakers as a host

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   1. 01Keep the waiting room on and don't admit bots
   2. 02Remove any notetaker participant and turn off 'Allow removed participants to rejoin'
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Fathom keeps joining your meetings, or the Zoom client keeps asking to load Fathom after you thought you uninstalled it.

Why it happens

• C-01Calendar is still connected with auto-record on
• C-02Zoom Marketplace app still installed
• C-03Slack Huddles capture has its own toggle
• C-04Another attendee is the one recording

// this guide also covers

• remove fathom from zoom
• how to get rid of fathom
• stop fathom from joining meetings
• uninstall fathom

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