To record a Google Meet session, you need to have a Google Workspace account (such as Business, Education, or Enterprise) where the recording feature is enabled by the administrator. Only the meeting host, organizer, or a participant with permission can start and stop a recording. Here is the general process to record a Google Meet meeting:
- Join or start the Google Meet meeting on your computer.
- Click on "Activities" at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Select "Recording."
- Click "Start recording" and then confirm by clicking "Start" again.
- A notification will be sent to all participants that the meeting is being recorded.
- To end recording, click "Activities" > "Recording" > "Stop recording." The recording also stops automatically when everyone leaves the meeting.
- The recording is saved to the meeting organizer's Google Drive in a folder called "Meet Recordings," and a link is emailed to the organizer.
If you have a personal Google account (not Google Workspace), the built-in recording feature is not available. In that case, you can use third-party screen recording software or browser extensions like "Record Google Meet" or "Awesome Screen Recorder" for recording on PC. It is important to always inform and get consent from participants before recording a meeting for privacy and legal reasons. This method works on desktop browsers; mobile apps require using built-in screen recorders on phones or alternative apps.
