Zoom Error Code 3113 — What It Means & How to Fix It

What Does This Error Mean?

Zoom Error Code 3113 means you are trying to join a meeting that requires a passcode, but no passcode was provided or the one you entered is wrong. This is a meeting security setting, not a technical fault. The host needs to share the correct passcode with you.

Affected Models

Zoom on Windows
Zoom on Mac
Zoom on Android
Zoom on iPhone

Common Causes

The meeting link you were sent does not include the passcode
You typed the passcode incorrectly (watch out for capital letters and symbols)
The host changed the meeting passcode after sending out the original invite
You are trying to join by meeting ID alone without the required passcode
The meeting invitation was forwarded and the passcode was stripped out

How to Fix It

Ask the meeting host to resend the full invitation link with the passcode included.

When hosts copy the link, they sometimes share just the meeting ID without the embedded passcode.
Check your email for the original meeting invitation. The passcode is usually listed below the meeting link.

Look for a line that says 'Passcode:' followed by a short number or word.
Enter the Meeting ID and passcode separately instead of using the link. Open Zoom > Join a Meeting > enter ID, then passcode.

Sometimes using the join form directly works better than clicking a link.
Double-check the passcode for typos. Passcodes are case-sensitive. Check that Caps Lock is not on.

A single wrong character will trigger Error 3113.
Ask the host to disable the passcode temporarily and let you in through the waiting room.

The host can do this in Zoom's meeting settings under Security.

When to Call a Professional

This is not a technical issue that needs a professional. If you cannot get the correct passcode, contact the meeting host directly. They can also temporarily disable the passcode requirement and let you in through the waiting room instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Zoom link work for some people but not others?

Some meeting links include the passcode embedded in the URL. If someone forwarded the link and accidentally modified it, the passcode part may be missing. The safest way to share a Zoom invite is to use the full invitation text, not just the raw link.

Can the host let me in without the passcode?

Yes. The host can admit you through the waiting room even if you do not have the passcode. Tell the host you are getting Error 3113 and ask them to check their waiting room in Zoom.

I have the correct passcode but still get Error 3113. What is going on?

Try entering the Meeting ID and passcode manually instead of clicking the link. Open Zoom, click 'Join a Meeting', type the Meeting ID, and enter the passcode when prompted. This often works when the automatic link join fails.