Recording your Webex meetings can be a good idea, whether you need help recalling the exact discussion or want to take notes later. You can record your meetings on Webex, like you would onGoogle Meet. However, the platform puts restrictions based on your role in a meeting and your subscription plan.
Free Webex users have limited recording options and can only record using the desktop app. Paid users can also record meetings using their5G Android phonesor iPhones, though there are still limitations. This guide walks you through the steps to record a Webex meeting.
Before you get started
You can only record from your desktop if you’re rocking Webex’s free version. You need a paid subscription to record meetings from your phone. The recording function is only available on the Webex desktop app, not the web version. You can’t record a meeting if you start it from a device using a web app, such as a Chromebook.
You can only record a meeting if you are the host or if you areassigned the role of cohost. Recording a meeting as a participant is possible if you’re presenting.
There are also certain restrictions on what you may record during a Webex meeting.
How to record a Webex meeting
Webex lets you record meetings from the platform. You don’t need to look for a third-party alternative. Below are the steps to record a Webex meeting using your desktop or smartphone.
Webex informs all participants in a meeting when someone starts recording. The notification includes the name of the person who initiated the recording.
Recording a Webex meeting from a desktop
Recording a Webex meeting from a smartphone
Recording a Webex meeting on a smartphone is possible if you have a paid subscription. If you are a paid user, follow the steps below to record your Webex meeting. Free users can skip to the next section, which discusses how to record meetings using a phone’s built-in screen recorder.
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How to record Webex meetings from a smartphone as a free user
You can’t record a meeting from the Webex app unless you’re a paid user. However, you can record a meeting using your phone’s built-in screen recorder.
This method doesn’t notify participants that the meeting is being recorded but you should obtain their consent before proceeding. This ensures everyone is aware of the recording and respects the privacy of others.
Below are the steps to record a Webex meeting using your Android phone or iPhone.
When you record a meeting using your phone’s recording tool, everything that pops up on your screen is captured. This includes messages and incoming call notifications. Turn on Do Not Disturb mode on your smartphone to avoid this.
Record Webex meetings on an Android phone
Screen recording is a common feature on Android phones, but the steps to activate it vary depending on the manufacturer. We use a Samsung phone running Android 13 in this tutorial.
Record Webex meetings on an iPhone
Stay on top of your meetings
Webex makes it easy to record your meetings. In addition to handy screen recording features, the video conferencing tool lets youshare your screenwith others andchange your display name. If you’re looking for alternatives, check out one of thebest video chat apps.
