How to Record a Zoom Meeting
- George Apostolov
How to Record a Zoom Meeting: step-by-step guide
On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to start a new video conference.
Tap 'Join Audio By Computer' to make sure that the discussions will be recorded accordingly.
After that, go to the menu bar at the bottom section and click 'Record'.
Once done, click 'Pause/Stop Recording'. The copy of the recorded meeting will be saved automatically to your device once the host ends the video conferencing.
Quick answer: To record a meeting in Zoom, start a new video conference from the dashboard and join audio by computer. Next, click 'Record' on the bottom menu bar. Finally, pause or stop the recording, and the file will save automatically to your device when the host ends the conference.
About this Zoom tutorial
Capture video conferences seamlessly. Start your session, enable audio, hit record, and save meeting files directly to your device with Zoom. This guide shows how to record a Zoom Meeting in 4 steps, starting with "On Zoom's main dashboard, click 'New Meeting' to start a new video conference" and finishing with "Once done, click 'Pause/Stop Recording'. The copy of the recorded meeting will be saved...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zoom interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to record a Zoom Meeting?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zoom data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zoom. Related guides: How to Record a Zoom Presentation, How to Record Yourself on Zoom and How to Remove the Waiting Room in Zoom During a Meeting. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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