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How to Record a Zoom Meeting on iPhone as a Host

Published in Zoom Recording 3 mins read

Recording a Zoom meeting directly from your iPhone is a straightforward process when you are the host, leveraging Zoom's built-in cloud recording capabilities.

Understanding Zoom Recording on iPhone

When participating in a Zoom meeting or webinar on a mobile device like an iPhone, the host of the meeting is empowered with the ability to record the session directly within the Zoom application. This in-app recording functionality is specifically designed to capture important discussions, presentations, and interactions for future reference, and it primarily relies on the host's permissions.

Prerequisites for Recording

To successfully record a Zoom meeting or webinar directly from your iPhone using the in-app feature, you must meet a crucial requirement:

  • You must be the host of the Zoom meeting or webinar. Participants typically do not have the option to initiate an in-app recording unless granted permission by the host (which is not covered by the standard mobile host recording feature).

Step-by-Step Guide to Recording a Zoom Meeting on iPhone (As Host)

Follow these precise steps to initiate and manage a meeting recording directly from your iPhone:

  1. Start or Join as Host:

    • On your iPhone (or any compatible mobile device), begin by starting or joining a Zoom meeting or webinar as the host. This foundational step ensures that the recording controls are accessible to you.
  2. Locate the Record Icon:

    • Once you are actively in the meeting, navigate to the meeting controls toolbar. This toolbar usually appears at the bottom or top of your screen.
    • Within this toolbar, identify and tap the Record icon. This icon typically resembles a circle or a camera, often with the word "Record" next to it.
  3. Initiate Recording:

    • After tapping the Record icon, you will be prompted with an option to start the recording.
    • Tap Start Recording to commence capturing your meeting. A clear notification will generally appear on your screen, indicating that the recording has begun. Furthermore, participants in the meeting are usually notified that the session is being recorded.
  4. Pause or Stop the Recording (Optional):

    • You have the flexibility to temporarily halt or definitively conclude the recording at any point during the meeting.
    • To manage the recording, simply tap the Record icon again.
    • From the subsequent options displayed, you can choose to either pause the recording (if you wish to resume it later without creating a new file) or stop the recording (to finalize the current recording session).

Recording Controls Summary

For quick reference, here’s a summary of the key actions for recording a Zoom meeting on your iPhone:

Action Description
Join as Host Essential to gain access to the recording controls.
Tap Record Icon Located in the meeting controls toolbar.
Tap Start Recording Initiates the recording process.
Tap Record Icon (again) Provides options to Pause or Stop the recording.

What Happens After Recording?

When a meeting is recorded by the host from a mobile device, it typically utilizes Zoom's cloud recording feature. This means the recording data is processed and securely saved to your designated Zoom account's cloud storage rather than directly to your iPhone. Once the recording has been processed (which may take some time depending on the length of the meeting and current server load), you can conveniently access, download, or share the recording files directly from your Zoom web portal. You will usually receive an email notification when your recording is ready.