How to Record a Zoom Meeting (IIUM Students & Staff Guide)

You can record Zoom meetings for later reference, but permission depends on host settings. Follow these steps:

📹 Method 1: Host Records the Meeting (Recommended)

(Only meeting hosts or co-hosts can record to Zoom Cloud.)

Step 1: Start Recording

As the host, click "Record" at the bottom toolbar.

Choose:

"Record to the Cloud" (saves to Zoom Cloud, auto-generates transcript).

"Record on this Computer" (saves locally as .MP4 or .M4A).

Step 2: Stop & Access Recording

Click "Stop Recording" when done.

Cloud recordings:

Processed in ~30 mins → Sent to host’s email + Zoom Cloud.

Local recordings:

Saved in:

Windows: C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\Zoom

Mac: /Users/[Username]/Documents/Zoom

📂 Method 2: Participants Record (If Allowed by Host)

If the host enables "Allow participants to record":

Click "Record" → Choose local recording.

Note:

Participants cannot save to Zoom Cloud.

Hosts receive a notification when someone records.

⚠️ Important Notes

✅ Permission Required:

Hosts must enable recording in Meeting Settings (zoom.us/settings).

At IIUM, Cloud Recording is preferred for storage and security.

❌ Restrictions:

Always inform participants before recording (privacy laws apply).

Do not record confidential/sensitive discussions without consent.

🔧 Troubleshooting

❌ No "Record" button?

Ask the host to grant recording access.

Check if you’re on a mobile device (some features are limited).

❌ Missing recording after meeting?

Cloud recordings take time to process (check email).

Local recordings may fail if storage is full.

📞 Need Help?

ICT Help Desk: 03-6421 6666

Email: servicedesk@iium.edu.my

Always follow IIUM’s IT policies when recording meetings! 🎥🔐