Zoom, Automatically Recording a Zoom Session
This article explains how to automatically record a Zoom session when scheduling. Hosts can also start a recording after a meeting starts with the meeting controls.
HOW-TO GUIDE
Zoom: Setting Up Automatic Cloud Recording
Follow these instructions to configure a scheduled Zoom meeting to automatically record to the cloud and designate an alternative host who can access the meeting's recording controls.
Reading time: 2 minutes
Audience: Faculty and Staff
Before you begin
Before updating the meeting settings, make sure you have:
- Access to the Zoom account that scheduled the meeting.
- The scheduled Zoom meeting you want to configure.
- The email address of the person who will be added as an alternative host.
Instructions
- Launch Zoom from the Windows Start menu (Start > Zoom).
- Select Meetings at the top of the Zoom window.
- Select the Vetstar Training Meeting scheduled for 3:00 p.m. today.
- Click Edit. The Edit Meeting window will appear.
- Expand Advanced Options.
- Under Automatically record meeting, select In the cloud.
- Under Alternative hosts, enter the email address of the person you want to designate as an alternative host. Add the appropriate IT contact so they have access to the meeting's recording controls.
- Review the settings and click Save to apply the changes.
Additional Information
Important: Selecting In the cloud configures the meeting to automatically record to Zoom cloud storage when the meeting starts. The alternative host must be eligible to serve as a host under your organization's Zoom account settings.
- Cloud recordings are stored in the Zoom account associated with the meeting.
- Adding an alternative host allows that person to start and manage the meeting without the original host being present.
- Verify the alternative host's email address before saving the meeting settings.
Need additional assistance?
If you need assistance configuring Zoom meeting settings, automatic cloud recording, or alternative host permissions, contact IT@VetMed.