How to Record a Microsoft Teams Meeting

Recording Teams Meetings

Recording meetings is useful for:

• Sharing with absent colleagues
• Reviewing discussions later
• Creating training materials
• Keeping records of important decisions

Starting a Recording

Step 1: Join the Meeting

Join your Teams meeting as usual.

Step 2: Start Recording

• Click the three dots (...) in the meeting controls
• Click Start recording

A notification will tell everyone the meeting is being recorded.

Step 3: The Recording Begins

• A red dot appears in the meeting controls
• All participants see a recording indicator
• Audio, video, and screen sharing are captured

Stopping the Recording

Option 1: Stop Manually

• Click the three dots (...)
• Click Stop recording

Option 2: End the Meeting

When the meeting ends, the recording stops automatically.

Finding Your Recording

In Teams:

• Open Teams
• Go to the meeting chat
• The recording appears there when processing is complete

In OneDrive/SharePoint:

Recordings are saved to:

• OneDrive for instant meetings
• SharePoint for channel meetings

Sharing the Recording

From the Chat:

• Find the recording in the meeting chat
• Right-click and choose Share
• Enter the email addresses
• Click Send

From OneDrive:

• Open OneDrive
• Find the Recordings folder
• Right-click the file
• Click Share
• Set permissions and share

Recording Tips

Do:

• Inform participants before recording
• Stop recording during confidential sections
• Delete old recordings you no longer need
• Share recordings promptly with absent colleagues

Don't:

• Record without good reason
• Share recordings with unauthorized people
• Keep recordings indefinitely

Privacy Considerations

• All participants are notified when recording starts
• Consent is implied by staying in the meeting
• Check your company policy on meeting recordings
• Be mindful of confidential discussions

Need Help?

For recording help, contact helpdesk@netlumait.com.au or call 1300 521 162.