How to Enable or Disable Local Recording on Zoom

Zoom offers its users a convenient feature called local recording, which allows participants to record meeting video and audio locally to their computer. This feature is available to both free and paid subscribers. In this article, we will explore how to enable or disable local recording on Zoom.

Enabling or Disabling Local Recording for All Users

To enable or disable local recording for all users in the account, follow these steps:

1. Under the Recording section, click the Local Recording toggle to enable or disable it.

2. In the navigation menu, click Account Management then Account Settings.

3. Sign in to the Zoom web portal as an administrator with the ability to edit account settings.

Features of Local Recording

Local recordings capture the meeting as the participant recording sees the meeting, meaning the recording will capture the meeting in speaker view, if that is what video layout is currently in use. These recordings can include participant names, separate audio tracks for each participant, timestamps, and other options.

Limitations of Local Recording

Local recordings do not capture nonverbal feedback or meeting reactions. If you require these features, you may want to consider using cloud recording instead. Additionally, local recordings do not support the following features:

* Shared screen recording layout with active speaker thumbnail or without any thumbnails

* Record Active Speaker, Gallery View and shared screen separately

Compatibility and System Requirements

Local recording is available on Zoom desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux: Global minimum version or higher. Note that local recording is not supported on iOS, iPad, or Android devices.

Uploading Recorded Files

Local recording files can be found in the default Zoom recording folder on your system. You can upload recorded files to a file storage service such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or a streaming service like YouTube or Vimeo.

In conclusion, local recording is a convenient feature offered by Zoom that allows participants to record meeting video and audio locally to their computer. By following the steps outlined above, you can enable or disable local recording for all users in your account.

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