If you’re wondering how to record Google Meet sessions securely and on any device, you’re in the right place. Though Meet is a little simpler than alternative video conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, it’s still a convenient, free way for teams to collaborate.

Plus, the app has some handy features, like companion mode, allowing you to join a meeting and interact with other users without audio. Still, if you’re using Google Meet for work, there’s a good chance you’ll need to record at least some of your meetings.

You might need to record conversations for compliance purposes, to train new team members, or even just to review your discussion at a later date. So, here’s your complete guide to recording Google Meet conversations on any device.

Can You Record Google Meet Sessions?

Just like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and countless other platforms, Google Meet has a native recording feature. Unfortunately, it’s only available to users on a paid Google Workspace plan. If you’re using the free version of Meet, you can only transcribe up to 20 minutes of meetings; there’s no recording option.

Before you try recording a session, make sure you have the right license (virtually any paid Workspace or Google One license should work). You’ll also need an administrator-level account, or an admin will have to “enable” Meet recordings for you.

To enable Google Meet for everyone in your workspace, sign into your Google Admin console and make sure Google Drive is switched on (this is where your recordings will be stored). In the admin console, go to the Menu, then click on Apps followed by Google Workspace and Google Meet.

Click on the Video Settings option, then click Recording and check or uncheck the box that allows people to record. You can also choose to apply this setting to everyone or just a specific group. Plus, you can set “recording quality limits”.

Remember, after you’ve saved your new settings, it can take up to 24 hours for changes to take effect.

How to Record Google Meet: Who Can Use Recording?

Like most meeting apps with a recording option, Google doesn’t allow everyone to record by default. You can only record a meeting if you have the right Workspace license, the feature is enabled, and if you’re a:

  • Meeting host
  • Co-host for a meeting
  • Member of a host’s organization and Host Management is switched off
  • Co-teacher or teacher in Google Classroom

What Can You Record in a Google Meet Session?

If you’re wondering how to record Google Meet sessions, you’ll probably also need to know what the native feature allows you to record. After all, you’ll probably want to capture more than just voices. According to Google, all Meet recordings will capture the voice and video of the active speaker, plus anything else presented, such as a shared screen.

You can also choose to record captions from the meeting (which can be helpful for extra context). However, other windows, notifications, and additional information aren’t included in the recording. Plus, pinning a participant in the session won’t affect who is shown in the recording.

Chats are recorded throughout the entire duration of the video session (and they’re stored as a . SBV file in the meeting organizer’s Google Drive).

Keep in mind that you’ll need to select “Record Captions” to include captions in the clip, and your video file might be ready before the captions are when you want to review the recording.

How to Record Google Meet Sessions on Any Device

Now, let’s get down to how you can record a Google Meet session. First, Google’s native recording feature only allows you to record on a desktop (Mac or Windows computer or laptop). However, there is a workaround if you want to record Google Meet sessions on a mobile.

Here’s how the process works.

How to Record Google Meet Sessions on a Computer

If you’re using a Mac or Windows PC, you can use Google’s native recording feature to record any Meet session (provided you have the right license and permissions). On your computer, go to the Google Meet webpage and select Start to launch a meeting or Join to attend a meeting.

Next:

  • Click the Activities button on the bottom right of your screen.
  • Select Recording and choose whether you want to record meeting captions and which language you want them to be saved in.
  • Click Start Recording.
  • When a pop-up screen appears, click Start

Your meeting participants will get a notification when the recording starts and stops. After 8 hours (if your meetings are that long), the recording will stop automatically. If you want to stop recording yourself, just click the Activities button again, then Recording > Stop Recording.

The recording will also automatically stop if every participant leaves the meeting.

Accessing your Google Meet Recording

Your Google Meet recordings will automatically be saved to the meeting organizer’s Drive in the “Meet Recordings” folder. Notably, for meetings created through Google Calendar, the meeting organizer is the person who creates the event. For meetings launched through the Google Meet home page, the organizer is whoever launches the meeting or creates invite codes.

You can play, share, download, or save a recording in a few ways.

From Google Drive, you can:

  • Share a recording: Visit your Drive and the Meet Recordings folder. Click on the file followed by You can also copy and paste a link for your recording in an email or Google chat message.
  • Download a recording: Click the “More” button next to the file you want to download in your Drive, then Double-click the file to play it.

Google will also send a link to the recording to the meeting organizer and the person who activated the feature. In the email, you can simply click the link to play, download, or share the recording.

If you’re recording a meeting from a Google Calendar event, the recording will also be linked to that event on your calendar. Individual meeting participants in the same organization will automatically get access to this recording, too.

How to Record Google Meet Sessions on a Mobile

While you can’t use the native recording feature to record a Meet session on a mobile device, there is a workaround. You can use your phone’s “screen recording” tool to record the meeting, although there may be limitations on the information you capture.

To do this:

  • Download the Google Meet app on your mobile device.
  • Launch the app and create a meeting, or tap a meeting link.
  • On an Android device, swipe down on your screen to access the Quick Menu. If you’re using an iPhone, swipe down to visit the Control Center
  • Select the Screen Recording option, and select the media and mic option to record with audio.
  • Tap Start Recording on an Android phone or exit the Control Center on an iPhone to begin recording.

When the meeting ends, tap Stop on an Android device to stop recording. If you’re using an iPhone, open the Control Center again, then tap the Stop button. You should be able to access your recordings from your phone gallery or Photos app.

Other Ways to Record Google Meet Sessions

I’ve covered the two easiest ways to record your Google Meet sessions, but there are additional strategies you can consider. If you don’t want to use the native recording function on your desktop or your smartphone’s screen recording feature, the easiest option is to download another screen recording tool. Options include tools like Loom, Screencastify, and Filmora.

Notably, if you use this strategy, it’s worth making sure you follow your company’s compliance and security policies. Don’t record a meeting without first informing participants that it’s being recorded (for GDPR purposes).

Additionally, make sure the tool you’re using can record all of the right data from your meeting session. You might need to record chat messages, video streams, and audio all at once. Ensure any meeting you record is stored in a secure location to avoid data leaks.

Recording your Google Meet Sessions

Now, you know how to record Google Meet sessions on virtually any device. One final piece of advice is to make sure you’re storing your Google Meet recordings correctly. Even if you use Google’s native recording tool in Meet, your Drive will only store sessions for three months by default.

If you need to keep that recording for longer (for compliance purposes), you can move it to a secure Shared Drive or download it to your device.

Whatever option you choose, make sure your recordings are secured. To prevent the wrong people from accessing your data, it’s a good idea to use two-factor authentication and access controls.

FAQs

Why can’t I record a Google Meet?

If you can’t record a Meet session, check to ensure you have a paid license and that your administrator has enabled the feature in the Google Admin console. Keep in mind that you can only record natively on a computer, and you won’t be able to record if you join a meeting just to present.

Can I record Google Meet for free?

Google’s native recording feature for Meet is only available to users with a paid license. However, you can use an alternative screen recording app, or the screen recording feature on your smartphone to record the meeting session for free.

Where is my Google Meet recording?

Meetings recorded with Google’s native feature are stored in your Google Drive, in the “Meet Recordings” folder. You can access them from your Drive, and you’ll receive a link from Google in your email inbox after a meeting ends.

How long do Google Meet recordings last?

Google retains meeting recordings by default for three months. After this time, the recording will be deleted. Make sure you move your recordings to a shared Google drive, or download them to your device so you don’t lose them.

Can you tell if someone is recording a Google Meet?

Google Meet will display a notification to show users when a meeting is being recorded using its native feature. However, if someone uses the recording features on their mobile device or a separate app, you won’t receive a notification.



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