Are zoom calls P2P?

Zoom meetings are primarily cloud-based, utilizing Zoom's servers to manage and distribute audio and video streams among participants. However, for one-on-one meetings, Zoom can establish a peer-to-peer (P2P) connection between participants, allowing direct communication without routing through Zoom's servers.

Key Points:

• P2P Connections: Zoom supports P2P connections for meetings with only two participants. This setup can reduce latency and improve call quality.

• Enabling P2P: Account owners or administrators can enable P2P connections in the Zoom web portal under Account Settings. This setting is found under the "In Meeting (Advanced)" section.

• Limitations: P2P connections are only supported when both meeting participants are on the same local network. If participants are on different networks, the connection will default to cloud-based.

In summary, while Zoom's default mode is cloud-based, it can utilize P2P connections for one-on-one meetings when both participants are on the same local network, enhancing call quality and reducing server load.